Oakland Athletics sign Billy Butler through 2017

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Billy Butler: "I'm on to a different chapter"

In a conference call with news media this afternoon, newly-signed A's DH/1B Billy Butler talked about the importance of loyalty, his role with the A's, the contract negotiations, and how much he values the 10 years he spent with the Royals.

3 reasons to be excited about Billy Butler

Butler is a bad-body DH who had an off-year at the plate in 2014. And you're going to love him.

Beane: Butler will "definitely do both" DH and 1B

Oakland Athletics General Manager held a conference call with reporters this morning discussing the singing of Billy Butler and other topics of interest.

Billy Butler deal official, reactions

The Oakland Athletics officially confirmed that it had reached an agreement with free agent designated hitter/first baseman Billy Butler through 2017. Baseball was all atwitter (and a-bloggin') on Tuesday night as word leaked out of the deal.

A's sign Billy Butler to three-year deal

The Oakland Athletics signed right-handed batting DH/1B Billy Butler to a three-year, $30 million deal, according to a report by Robert Murray of MLBDailyRumors.com. Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Buster Olney of ESPN confirms the report.

Butler in "serious talks" with A's, says Rosenthal

So what about Billy Butler?

When the news coming out of 7000 Coliseum Way is all waiver claims this and minor leagues signings that, staff departure these and staff promotion those, the Hot Stove turns into a bit of a lukewarm teapot. But fear not, there's a new rumor afoot!