Billy Butler (KC), OF

News: The Royals purchased the contract of Billy Butler from AAA-Omaha

Views: Although his defense still isn't up to par, Butler has been hitting well in the minors and his bat is ready. He should be picked up in any sort of keeper league and most AL-only leagues. Shallow mixed leagues can probably put off picking him up until he shows something in the majors.

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[1] by DOH!!! on 05/01/2007 07:33 am

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Gansta!

Is he DHing or what? Is he going to be an everyday player?

[2] by guru4u on 05/01/2007 08:16 am

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DOH!!! wrote:

Gansta! Is he DHing or what? Is he going to be an everyday player?

I am sure KC did not call him up to sit on the bench. He'll be playing regularly. Not sure who will be playing 1B though with Shealy out. Maybe Teahen moves over to 1B, leaving Butler in RF?

[3] by kschellenger on 05/01/2007 09:10 am

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guru4u wrote:

DOH!!! wrote: Gansta! Is he DHing or what? Is he going to be an everyday player? I am sure KC did not call him up to sit on the bench. He'll be playing regularly. Not sure who will be playing 1B though with Shealy out. Maybe Teahen moves over to 1B, leaving Butler in RF?

That would be my guess. Butler should see a fair amount of time in RF and at DH, but I think they'll see how his glove plays in Kauffman.

[4] by chichahaba on 05/01/2007 09:11 am

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He's in LF tonight. Gload at 1B.

[5] by kschellenger on 05/01/2007 09:53 am

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For a more detailed scouting report I wrote on Butler in January, http://www.projectprospect.com/profile-billy-butler-1-24-07/