During the 2014-2015 offseason, the Oakland Athletics signed a declining slugger to a three-year, $30 million deal. There were some hopes that this veteran would bounce back from his slump year in 2014. However, his production continued to decline and his place on a team that rarely had an appointed designated hitter came into question. This player is none other than ‘Country Breakfast’ himself, Billy Butler.
The A’s were willing to give Butler another chance to prove himself in 2016. They were cautiously optimistic that Butler would re-discover his power this season. Unfortunately, Butler’s bat has been underwhelming.