And now KC may have to deal him away to trim payroll when he’s not exactly at his highest value, coming off a 2013 when his home run output almost dropped in half and his extra-base pop plummeted in a huge way. Butler’s never had much speed, but he didn’t even attempt a single steal as his overall value really declined. He’s still an integral part of the Royals, but the fact that he can’t field or run limits his value. If Butler’s wOBA doesn’t bounce back this year, we’re going to seriously doubt that he’ll ever fully live up to his promise. At least Butler was first base eligible in 2013; after making just seven appearances there in 2013, however, he’s back to DH-only eligibility. Yuck!