A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches

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Lawrence Butler's bat has been in a deep slumber, and the 25-year-old outfielder hasn't resembled the player who topped 20 homers in each of his first two full major league seasons.

Perhaps that's why Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was so excited to see the 'Law Dog' deliver a pivotal three-run homer in Wednesday's 5-2 triumph over the Kansas City Royals.

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