I'd be mildly surprised if they actually move Butler. The return on him is unlikely to be very large.

But if they do move him, I'd be SHOCKED if he wasn't moved as either step 1 or step 2 of a deal that brought in a player to replace his bat in the lineup.

I think that's what would happen. Dumping Billy's salary and opening up the DH spot allows them to be aggressive in getting another bat -- let's say Zobrist -- who they can play all around the diamond and slot other guys into DH.

If we could move him for really anything decent from a prospect standpoint, I'd jump on it in a blink of an eye, and happily start shopping around to acquire at least 1 REAL power / ^ OBP bat before the deadline. Preferably, someone who can play OF, and get away from this GD full time DH ****ry Fatass has been occupying year after year with insufferable diminishing returns to show for from the previous year.

Mariners get Butler and they promise that DM gets to throw a fish at the market when he visits next time.

Done

Former Royals Equipment Manager Al Zych died in a car wreck Monday at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Wow, he had to have been ancient anyway. He goes back to my childhood in the 70s. Sad way to go.

Sad deal all around.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article730236.html

Glass spoke today;

Said if we have a good second half, we'll be in a good place to make the playoffs.

Gave Ned and Dayton a vote of confidence.

When asked about making a trade at the deadline, he said we're a small market team, and that limits us some. Sounds like he'd be willing to take on more payroll if there was a good deal out there.

probably more, but those were the highlights I heard on 610 just now.

Thanks for the link. 87 years old.

Brett's told lots of Al Zych stories over the years. RIP.

That would be funny if we trade Billy to Seattle, he turns it around and helps the mariners secure the second wild card with his performance.

I seriously want to punt kittens every time I hear our owner bring up the small market horseshit as an excuse to why this team won't sign someone..

Don't you dare hurt those kitties....

You can punt Billay in the nads if you like.

We are middle of the pack this year in spending and 2nd in the AL Central. I know that doesn't make up for the last several years, but they are spending this year.

Speaking of stories, remember Mickey Cobb - Hobbled Royals Trainer from the 77-90? Good dude, and still lives in KC