Teammates past and present backed Valencia after his reported spat with Billy Butler.
The altercation between Danny Valencia and Billy Butler that has caused Butler to miss the last two games, according to San Francisco Chronicle A’s beat writer Susan Slusser, has now entered the public sphere, with teammates current and former vouching for Valencia’s personality and remaining conspicuously silent on Butler.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer tweeted this as Slusser’s story began to percolate through baseball media:
Don't understand all the negativity towards Danny Valencia. One of the better teammates/friends I've had in this game.