As the Athletics look to kick off their first season away from Oakland with a bang, the club continued to lock in pieces for the future. Following a strong rookie campaign in which he solidified a spot in their starting lineup, outfielder Lawrence Butler will look to stay awhile with the team. News broke Thursday night that Butler had inked a seven-year, $66.5 million extension with the team, courtesy of ESPN’s Jeff Passan on X, formerly Twitter.
“BREAKING: Outfielder Lawrence Butler and the A’s are in agreement on a seven-year, $66.5 million contract extension with one club option, sources tell ESPN,” posted Passan on Thursday evening. “Butler, 24, broke out as a rookie last year and is seen as a foundational player for the A’s moving forward.”
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