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Billy Butler's future at 1B

I've been reading a lot of the discussion about our offseason needs and potential FA's this winter. I think one thing that hasn't been discussed as of late is Billy Butler's future at 1B. Have we officially given up on Butler being a legitimate 1B? In our limited sample size, it looks like he’s handled the duty pretty well. I know we've examined that his BA has actually been higher when he plays 1st than when he is DH. I have a hard time slapping the lifetime DH tag on someone as young as Butler - especially if he's viewed as a cornerstone of the franchise. How many legitimate MLB clubs have use the term "cornerstone DH"? I realize we may see him in that role, or a platoon role, if (when) Punch moves up possibly next year. Do we really believe he is nothing more than a lifetime DH or is this just stating the reality of how Hillman has predominately used him this year? i.e. if he can't beat out Gload, he must have no future at 1B.

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