May 1, 2017 - SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Monarchs shipped utility player Bill Bivens to Danville today in a swap where the two teams also exchanged first-round picks in the upcoming 2018 amateur draft. Bivens was a 2006 second-round draft pick by Seattle and had spent his entire career with the Monarchs' organization.
Bivens, 29, is expected to become the starting shortstop for Danville and was excited about the opportunity. "I've loved my time with the Monarchs," Bivens said," and winning titles is always nice. But, I've gotten the feel that the front office here only viewed me as useful depth. I think I've shown I can be an everyday starter in this league."
Bivens broke into the majors in 2013 with Seattle and has won three championships with the Monarchs. He has cleared 500 at bats twice in his four seasons, but always as an injury replacement. Bivens has put together a more than respectable career line in the majors of .299/.352/.457. Also, his defensive versatility is almost unmatched, as he can play all four infield positions and both corner outfield slots.
"We're going to miss Bivens," said Monarchs Owner/GM Mack Shultz. "It's tough to trade someone who's been here as long as Bill has. But, he wanted to play everyday and we felt like we owed it to him to give him that chance."
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