Lawrence Butler, Athletics agree on 7-year extension
The Athletics are signing right fielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported.
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(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Athletics are signing right fielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported.
MLB.com reported the deal, which is pending a physical, includes a team option for 2032. While Butler was not eligible for free agency until 2029, the A’s seemingly are committed to building a foundation for the future as they prepare to relocate to Las Vegas, planned for 2028.
In January, the A’s signed outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker to an extension with the highest annual average value — $12 million on a five-year, $60 million contract — that could be worth millions more if incentives are met.
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Lawrence Butler, 24, had a strong rookie season, hitting. .262 with 24 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs, 57 RBIs and 18 stolen bases over 125 games.
In his 61 games after the All-Star break, he hit .300 with 43 runs, 13 homers and 32 RBIs.
Entering Friday, he’s batting .563 (9-for-16) with two homers, five RBIs and five runs in spring training.
At the A’s spring training facility in Mesa, Ariz., Butler told reporters a few weeks ago how much he wanted to spend his entire career with the Athletics.
“It would mean everything to me,” Butler said. “I love the A’s. They’re the team that gave me an opportunity as a young 17-year-old out of high school. I’m grateful for that opportunity and I’ve developed some of my best friendships here. For me to play here for (many more) years, it’ll mean a lot to me.
“At the end of my career, I would love to have my jersey retired here and be talked about like Dave Stewart and Rickey Henderson. That would be amazing.”
–Field Level Media
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The Athletics announced today the hiring of Marc Badain as the club’s new president. With more than three decades of experience in sports business leadership, Badain was instrumental in the relocation of the NFL’s Raiders to Las Vegas and led the team responsible for the successful development of Allegiant Stadium. His first day with the team is today, March 6, 2025.
Badain joins the Athletics from his role as President of Oak View Group Las Vegas – Arena and Entertainment, where he has been overseeing the planning for a multi-billion-dollar integrated resort and arena project. Badain’s career with the Raiders spanned several decades, including seven years as team president. His extensive experience in overseeing large-scale projects and steering complex organizational operations will be crucial as the Athletics transition to Las Vegas.
“We are excited to welcome Marc to the Athletics,” said A’s owner John Fisher. “His vast experience, particularly his work on the opening of Allegiant Stadium and overseeing the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas, makes him a great addition to our team at this pivotal moment. His leadership, commitment to the community, and ability to oversee transformative projects will be key as we look to build a strong and successful future in Southern Nevada.”
Sandy Dean, who was serving as interim president, will now take on the role of Vice Chairman. In this new position, Dean will continue to represent the ownership group in various areas and remain actively involved in plans to develop the team’s new ballpark.
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