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Dave_Gershman
I’m such a huge Hosmer fan as am I a huge fan of their whole Minor League System. Hosmer had an incredible season in Wilmington and NW Arkansas and is definetly one of the top 5 best non-pitching prospects in the minors. Really have high hopes for the trifecta (Hosmer, Myers, and Moose) as do I have high hopes for many others in their sytem. Love the Royals. But I don’t think the Royals should trade Butler until at least 2012 and plus, he is more of a DH Butler is than a 1B in the future.
BK
The Angels would be a great spot for Butler in 2011
Dave_Gershman
What about Kendry Morales at 1B? Bobby Abreu at DH?
BK
Hopefully we unload abreu in the offseason
BK
Hopefully we unload abreu in the offseason
5_tool_MiLB_fool
the angels wont, they have kendry morales. i bet the rockies will give everything for him
KCRoyals
I honestly can’t see them trading Butler. They’ve sold the fans on building with young players from their system…home grown talent. Trading Butler now is going against everything they’ve said. They just can’t do it.
My guess…WHEN Hosmer is ready (and I figure that will be late next year or the start of 2012), either he or Butler becomes the DH…the other plays 1B. Would be nice if they could get those two and Kia Ka’aihue all in the lineup together…they’d REALLY have the core of a good lineup. Not sure any of the 3 could play OF though…
Dave_Gershman
I don’t think Kila is in those plans, but most likelyif they keep Butler (which they should) he’d be the DH…Hosmer is a great all around 1B and can play well on both sides of the ball. But I agree with you…They can’t trade Billy Butler. What they should do is lock him up now.
East Coast Bias
Loving the Entourage reference! Hahaaha
dire straits
Billy Butler would look great in Dodger blue.
Sniderlover
Ughh just a year ago Jays fans were talking about Lind and Hill being cornerstones of the franchise and then they put up horrible seasons.
But it’s still possible all 3 of Hills options are picked up simply because his career numbers dictate he has been a much better player average/OBP wise. Surprisingly, his power numbers are still pretty good for a 2nd baseman and considering how poorly he’s hit this season, that’s a bright spot. A lot of people were saying that there is no way Hill can have another season like last (power wise) but it’s still there. He’s missed some time due to a wrist injury (which could be what’s causing his poor play this season) yet he still has 21 homers. He’s been hurt by luck big time and what simply used to be linedrives last year have turned into flyouts and I fully expect to rebound next season. He’s been good defensively throughout the year (although recently he hasn’t been as sharp) but still above average throughout the year so it shows at least he is strong enough mentally to not let it affect his defensive game and it hasn’t affected his behavior or his attitude.
That being said, AA will probably not pick up his options and may just wait to see him have a rebound season and if I know Aaron Hill, he will really look to rebound next year and try to earn his money. He was pretty pissed he couldn’t earn his money when he was injured in 08 but he clearly made up for it in 09.
carligula
Eric Chavez “is not ready to announce [his] retirement”…
Neither am I. I’m only 37, and I’ve had fewer back surgeries…
Scooter8080
Billy Butler is not getting traded anytime soon. If Kila proves he can hit MLB pitching then they’ll have some decisions to make. Hosmer has plenty of athletic ability to move to RF if needed to make room for all three. It’s at least a year away from even having to think about making those decisions. Plenty can happen in that time, but Butler is one of the best young hitters in the game. He’s not going anywhere unless someone is willing to VASTLY overpay.
windycitywarrior
KC would be retarded to trade Butler. I think they have a good core with what they have and whats gonna be coming. Moustakas, Colon, Getz, Hosmer, Gordon, Butler and all of the young pitching they have. If they would start winning games some year they could build up a good enough fan base to be able to pay for these guys to stay long term. I think they should take out a second mortgage to sign Greinke long term after his contract is up. And don’t chinz out on him either. Sign him to a 6 year deal out of gratitude for toughing it out in the lean years– decades. You cannot let these guys go or you will be band aiding your team with over the hill veterans like you’ve been doing.