Left-hander Tommy Milone is reminiscent of Tom Glavine, according to Oakland manager Bob Melvin. The Washington Nationals traded Milone, right-hander Brad Peacock, catcher Derek Norris and pitcher A.J. Cole to the Athletics for left-hander Gio Gonzalez in December. (Associated Press)
Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
ASSOCIATED PRESS Derek Norris' talk with batting coach Tony Gingrich was instrumental in raising his average. The Nationals' fourth-round pick in 2007 also is praised for his catching skills.
The Washington Nationals acquired 26-year-old left-handed starter Gio Gonzalez from the Oakland A's on in exchange for four top prospects: A.J. Cole, Brad Peacock, Tommy Milone and Derek Norris. (Associated Press)
