Billy Butler a full time DH

by daveyork on Jul 8, 2007 4:11 PM EDT

With the annual injury to Mike Sweeney (shocking to all baseball fans), KC looks content to have Billy Butler be their full time DH. Is this a good move or should he be playing in Omaha working on the defense so that he'll become a more complete player? Or is KC smart to have his bat in the lineup and work on the defense some other time?

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Lets just say he's the next Pronk

by Bravesin07 on Jul 8, 2007 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

Butler

No matter what, his best asset is his bat. As long as there are people available to play at the other positions, then KC should take full advantage of the DH. This is no different than wondering if the Red Sox should take full advantage of Ortiz's skills by teaching him how to field.

by count sutton on Jul 8, 2007 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

Seems to me...

that if the Royal's brass doesn't have enough confidence in him learning a position in the majors that chances are he isn't going to be learning one anytime or anywhere. So, if his bat is ready (which it is) theres no point in him being in Omaha anymore.

by KCSlayer on Jul 8, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

DH

what's the point of not having him DH anyway? with sweeney out there really isn't another legit option at DH. sure it would be nice if he could play a position in fantasy land, but as long as his bat is in the lineup it doesn't really matter where he plays. especially when they don't have a stud DH to push him into the field.

by fewgoodcards on Jul 8, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions