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Quick Hits: Norris, Ethier, Blue Jays, Phillies

• Bud Norris knows that he's a prime trade candidate, writes Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Norris tells Morosi that he feels it's critical to stay informed:  I don"t think you want to be blindsided by it: One day, you come to the park and, boom, you"re gone.

Draft Signings: Armstrong, Horstman, Middleton

Here are today's most notable signings from Day 2 and Day 3 of the draft (slot information courtesy of Baseball America)...

• The Reds have signed third-rounder Mark Armstrong, Baseball America's Jim Callis reports (via Twitter).

Blue Jays Designate Evan Crawford

The Blue Jays have designated left-hander Evan Crawford for assignment, tweets Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca. The move was made to create a 40-man roster spot for Dustin McGowan to return from the 60-day DL.

Draft Notes: Moran, Mariners, Blue Jays, Orioles

Baseball is a generational game, and it should come as no surprise to hear that many of this year's prospects have relatives involved in the sport.  Conor Glassey of Baseball America ran down some of the more prominent players who have fathers, uncles, brothers and cousins involved in baseball.

Draft Notes: Mock, Expert Draft, Mets, Phillies

It's draft week!  On Thursday, the first 73 players will be chosen in MLB's first-year player draft.  Draft order can be found here.  The latest info:

• Need a refresher on MLB draft basics?  Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca has you covered.

Draft Notes: Astros, Moran, Gray

Although it has been rumored that the Astros may draft North Carolina third baseman Colin Moran with the No. 1 overall pick, it's an unlikely scenario, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America.

Quick Hits: O'Day, Pedroia, Royals, Upton

On this date seven years ago, the Angels signed an undrafted amateur free agent named Darren O'Day. Such transactions typically don't amount to much, but like his delivery, O'Day's story is anything but typical.

East Links: Braves, Nolin, Wheeler, Wada

There were plenty of headlines made in both the AL East and NL East last night, with Kevin Gausman making his Major League debut and Chase Utley hitting the 15-day disabled list. More news and rumors from baseball's Eastern divisions...

Blue Jays Release Miguel Batista

The Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate announced the release of Miguel Batista, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet (on Twitter). The 42-year-old right-hander had signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays back in April.