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Derek Norris Reunion

The Nationals are releasing Derek Norris. I am wondering if the Oakland Athletics should select him or wait until he clears waivers and then select him? I am to understand he is currently owed around $4.5M, I am not certain if he has any minor league options but would it not be a wise idea to pick him up and send him to AAA Nashville just in case Josh Phegley has any set backs? At the present moment, Stephen Vogt has little or no trade value because he is considered one of the poorest defensive catchers in baseball. Josh Phegley is coming off a nasty injury that cut his 2016 season short. Bruce Maxwell is having a quiet Spring Training and it does not look like he will begin the 2017 season with the big club. After that, who is the next best catching prospect in the A's system... Sean Murphy? If the organization is taking flyers on guys like Ryan Lavarnway and the likes, maybe Derek Norris would be a consideration. Catching depth does not exactly seem to be a luxury item the A's have and if nothing else Derek Norris could prove later to be a trade piece or decent behind the plate option. Thought?