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Originally Posted by Three7s
People calling me a "Butler Lover". 
I think some people are getting me confused with Deez just because of one post, but whatever.
I'm not denying that he's had a bad year. He's hit into way too many DPs, and hasn't driven the ball with as much authority in year's past. That being said, he's one of the only proven threats in our lineup, and that's why his walk numbers are sky high. I'm not gonna explain why Butler isn't the reason the season is over, because everyone has contributed to this team's failure, but like some have said, the problems Butler has given this team are much lower than several others.
Butler hitting a line drive or soft liner doesn't make much of a difference to me. I'll admit, I wasn't watching the game, but what I'd like to know is, why doesn't Gordon get any blame. He's been terribad for over two months. What about the complete lack of power Perez has? There should be far more blame to go around to some players that people continually praise. |
I think we have addressed Gordon and how his defense helps make up for his lack of hitting. That being said, if Butler was at the plate with 2 outs I wouldn't blame him. A 2 out hit is not a favorable odds position. However, 1 out with bases loaded and you don't get it out of the infield and you're "the man"......weak sauce. That was the moment, that was the time, that was the place/