If Alex Gordan is the cornerstone of the Royals future offense, outfield prospect Billy Butler could also help provide a solid supporting cast. Apparantly, he’s not yet that ready because he’ll be starting the 2007 in the minors despite getting a spring training invite by the big league club.
Bulter tore up Double A last year and he did it as a 20 year old, which is no small task. He’s a converted third basemen so his fielding needs some work. John Sickels gave him an A- minus rating and expects him to compete for a big league job in 2008. I see him making the team in the middle of 2007.
Now all the Royals need are some pitching prospects to go along with their hitters. 2007 will be a tough year for Royals fans yet again, but at least kids like Butler give us some hope for the future.