Royals Belly Butler Gets in a Fight with Danny Valencia

**gblowfish** · 08-22-2016, 10:50 AM

Two ex-Royals fighting in the Oakland Clubhouse. Reporters said it was over "a pair of cleats"...but I think they misunderstood Belly in the fracas...he was asking Valencia "When we eat?"... Belly gets grumpy when he's hungry. A's are 19 1/2 games out of first.

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/mlb/b...ays/ar-BBvTC5B

Halfcan · 08-22-2016, 10:56 AM

Not resigning Country Breakfast Butler sure was a smart move.

The Bunk · 08-22-2016, 10:59 AM

It's funny 'cause he's fat.

suzzer99 · 08-22-2016, 11:01 AM

If I had to pick any current or recent Royals to fight:

1. Ventura (close quarters, no baseballs he can throw at me)
2. Tim Collins
3. Belly
...
Anyone esle

Rooster · 08-22-2016, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzzer99

If I had to pick any current or recent Royals to fight:

1. Ventura (close quarters, no baseballs he can throw at me)
2. Tim Collins
3. Belly
...
Anyone esle

I could have knocked out Soria on a few occasions this season.

BlackHelicopters · 08-22-2016, 11:51 AM

I sure miss Belly's warning track power.

C3HIEF3S · 08-22-2016, 11:56 AM

Belly has 4 homers in 79 games

**gblowfish** · 08-22-2016, 12:11 PM

Cuban Breakfast is soooooo much better.

KChiefs1 · 08-22-2016, 09:09 PM

Valencia told the representative that he only uses the non-issue spikes during pregame workouts. According to multiple sources, Butler, who has an equipment endorsement with a different company, jumped in to tell the equipment rep that Valencia was lying and regularly uses the non-standard spikes. Butler allegedly told the representative that the company should drop Valencia’s endorsement deal.

Endorsement deals are typically worth between $10,000 and $20,000, sometimes more.

After the rep departed, the players said, Valencia confronted Butler and told him, “Don’t you ever loud-talk me in front of a rep. That was wrong,” and walked aggressively toward Butler. Butler turned around, took a couple steps toward Valencia, and according to both witnesses, said, “I can say whatever I want and your bitch ass isn’t going to do anything about it.”

One player said that the men leaned in, bumped heads and then started pushing each other, then Valencia started swinging and hit Butler in the temple. After the players broke things up, Butler told the players he was OK.

Butler, who then took part in batting practice, was not scheduled to play that night against right-hander James Shields, but he missed the next two games against left-handed starters with what manager Bob Melvin described as nausea and vomiting.

Butler has not responded to repeated texts from The Chronicle, and Valencia declined to comment when asked about the incident after Sunday’s game in Chicago.

It’s unclear what discipline Valencia might face, although it is possible he could be suspended or even released. Teammates Coco Crisp and Yonder Alonso sent supportive tweets his way, as did former Royals teammate Eric Hosmer, who also played with Butler for a number of years.

Clubhouse incidents are not uncommon, although players seldom are injured as a result. And Butler and Valencia have a long-standing loud, joking, back-and-forth relationship that dates back to their time as teammates in Kansas City.

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Titty Meat · 08-22-2016, 09:25 PM

The guy was never good never understood the love for his fatass

tk13 · 08-22-2016, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

The guy was never good never understood the love for his fatass

His first few years he was a doubles machine. Then he had one year where he hit well over .300 and had 29 homers, won a Silver Slugger... then fell off the face of the earth.

Hamwallet · 08-22-2016, 10:12 PM

Fat Bill was a bitch in the clubhouse and got knocked the F out. Most of the players make money on endorsements. That was a underhanded move by Butler and if he was a better player we might be back to back champs. Country Breakfast can piss off. Hosmer has been a model franchise player so I will take his word.

WhawhaWhat · 08-23-2016, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

The guy was never good never understood the love for his fatass

2009-2012 were really good years for him. Unfortunately the team was awful around him.

jettio · 08-23-2016, 04:20 PM

Butler looks awful here. Sounds like he is puking, so he must have a concussion after provoking the fight.

The best thing he ever did as a Royal was in 2014, when Hosmer was on the DL, he actually played decent at 1B and improved his BA.

The other infielders that took Hosmer's glove for granted and threw 4-5 balls in the dirt every game for Hos to scoop, improved their throws so that Butler could handle 1-2 scoops a game. He deserves credit for 2014, especially for the Royals improving their position in the standings while Hosmer was on DL.

So glad Kendrys was available. Having a switch hitting Silver Slugger DH was important to having the best record in the AL and winning the World Series..

Deberg_1990 · 08-23-2016, 04:24 PM

Butler seems like a 'Country Douche'

Most overrated Royal of all time. Him and Sweeney

08-22-2016, 10:50 AM
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suzzer99 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: L.A. Casino cash: $3084284	If I had to pick any current or recent Royals to fight: 1. Ventura (close quarters, no baseballs he can throw at me) 2. Tim Collins 3. Belly ... Anyone esle
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gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17686178 VARSITY	Cuban Breakfast is soooooo much better.
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08-22-2016, 09:09 PM	#9
KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	Valencia told the representative that he only uses the non-issue spikes during pregame workouts. According to multiple sources, Butler, who has an equipment endorsement with a different company, jumped in to tell the equipment rep that Valencia was lying and regularly uses the non-standard spikes. Butler allegedly told the representative that the company should drop Valencia’s endorsement deal. Endorsement deals are typically worth between $10,000 and $20,000, sometimes more. After the rep departed, the players said, Valencia confronted Butler and told him, “Don’t you ever loud-talk me in front of a rep. That was wrong,” and walked aggressively toward Butler. Butler turned around, took a couple steps toward Valencia, and according to both witnesses, said, “I can say whatever I want and your bitch ass isn’t going to do anything about it.” One player said that the men leaned in, bumped heads and then started pushing each other, then Valencia started swinging and hit Butler in the temple. After the players broke things up, Butler told the players he was OK. Butler, who then took part in batting practice, was not scheduled to play that night against right-hander James Shields, but he missed the next two games against left-handed starters with what manager Bob Melvin described as nausea and vomiting. Butler has not responded to repeated texts from The Chronicle, and Valencia declined to comment when asked about the incident after Sunday’s game in Chicago. It’s unclear what discipline Valencia might face, although it is possible he could be suspended or even released. Teammates Coco Crisp and Yonder Alonso sent supportive tweets his way, as did former Royals teammate Eric Hosmer, who also played with Butler for a number of years. Clubhouse incidents are not uncommon, although players seldom are injured as a result. And Butler and Valencia have a long-standing loud, joking, back-and-forth relationship that dates back to their time as teammates in Kansas City. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________
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Hamwallet Veteran Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central Florida Casino cash: $1499080	Fat Bill was a bitch in the clubhouse and got knocked the F out. Most of the players make money on endorsements. That was a underhanded move by Butler and if he was a better player we might be back to back champs. Country Breakfast can piss off. Hosmer has been a model franchise player so I will take his word.
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08-23-2016, 04:20 PM	#14
jettio MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $5064930	Butler looks awful here. Sounds like he is puking, so he must have a concussion after provoking the fight. The best thing he ever did as a Royal was in 2014, when Hosmer was on the DL, he actually played decent at 1B and improved his BA. The other infielders that took Hosmer's glove for granted and threw 4-5 balls in the dirt every game for Hos to scoop, improved their throws so that Butler could handle 1-2 scoops a game. He deserves credit for 2014, especially for the Royals improving their position in the standings while Hosmer was on DL. So glad Kendrys was available. Having a switch hitting Silver Slugger DH was important to having the best record in the AL and winning the World Series.. __________________ Where Ignorance is Bliss, 'Tis Folly to be Wise. __
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08-23-2016, 04:24 PM	#15
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