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Prospect Q&A - Derek Norris, Nationals

No Washington Nationals minor leaguer raised his stock more than 2007 fourth-round pick Derek Norris did last season. After struggling in his pro debut, the 6-foot, 210-pound catcher put on a season-long hitting clinic in 2008 for the short-season Class A Vermont Lake Monsters. Norris slugged 10 home runs - good for sixth-best in the New York-Penn League - and easily led the circuit in both walks (63) and on-base percentage (.444). Baseball America took notice and ranked him as the fourth-best prospect in the New York-Penn League and the sixth-best in the Nationals organization.

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Is ethanol harmful to boat motors?

The largest recreational boat owners group in the land, BoatUS, is sounding the alarm along with the National Marine Manufacturers Association about the possibly harmful effects of raising the ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent to 15 percent.

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Welcome to the show, Nolan Reimold

International League pitchers breathed a collective sigh of relief Wednesday night when they learned that the Baltimore Orioles had summoned Nolan Reimold to the majors. The 25-year-old outfielder launched a mammoth shot on Opening Day and never cooled down, hitting .394 with nine home runs and 27 RBI for the Norfolk Tides in his first taste of Triple-A ball. With Luke Scott and Adam Jones dealing with injuries, the Orioles are hoping that Reimold will continue his season-long tear with the big-league club.