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Alex Gordon, Royals Discussing New Deal

By George Miller | January 12, 2020 at 4:51pm CDT

The Royals and longtime franchise cornerstone Alex Gordon are in talks to orchestrate a new deal this week that will keep Gordon in Kansas City, according to Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com (via Twitter). MLB Network’s Jon Heyman adds that it’s “hard to imagine” Gordon doesn’t return for another season. 2020 would be his age-36 season.

An estimate of the price point isn’t yet known, though it’s safe to say any new deal (likely a one-year pact) will pay Gordon a good bit less than the $23MM he would’ve taken home had his 2020 option been exercised. He’s already collected a $4MM buyout after the Royals declined their end of the mutual option.

There’s no doubt that Gordon is no longer the player he was at the time that contract extension was signed. Still, he graded out as a net positive for the 2019 Royals, and his .741 OPS was his highest mark since 2015. He earned yet another Gold Glove award—his third straight and the seventh of his career—and was one of just a few veterans on an otherwise youthful Royals club. And with a new manager heading the clubhouse in 2020, Gordon could be an especially valuable presence as Mike Matheny acclimates to his new situation.

Gordon has made it known that he will only continue his career in the Royals uniform that he has worn for his entire career, which began in 2005 when he was Kansas City’s first-round draft choice. The only remaining question was whether Gordon would retire after playing the 2019 season at age 35. At this point, it appears retirement is off the table. And with mutual interest between the two sides, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be. Despite some promising young Major Leaguers and a burgeoning farm system, the Royals still look to be a few years away from genuine contention, so bringing Gordon back at little cost can hardly hurt their situation.

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71 Comments

  1. DarkSide830

    5 years ago

    why not at a low price. looked revitalized early on last year.

    Reply
    • todd76

      5 years ago

      I thought he didn’t want to come back to lose according to previous articles. It doesn’t look like they’ll be winning much this year.

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      • TLB2001

        5 years ago

        He’s never said that. In fact he said the opposite he’s not going to go play for someone else just to chase another ring. If he feels the drive to play, he’ll play for us. If not, he’s gonna go home.

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      • chiefsfan83

        5 years ago

        I’d like to see a link those articles LOL

        Reply
  2. sidbream1991

    5 years ago

    Those last few sentences contradict each other.

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    • Dorothy_Mantooth

      5 years ago

      Agreed. Reads like retirement is the likely outcome.

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    • BigFred

      5 years ago

      Yeah… “The only remaining question was whether Gordon would retire after playing the 2019 season at age 35. At this point, it appears that’s the likely outcome.”

      Reply
      • jorge78

        5 years ago

        So you caught that too eh?

        Reply
    • bravesfan88

      5 years ago

      Yeah, I re-read that part about three-four times, thinking I missed something..Then, I was like wait, maybe that first part was an update from a previous article, but nope. Lol

      I normally never comment on any minor errors or mistakes by the writers here, because I typically at least understand their point, or what they meant to say, but this one LEGIT threw me for a loop..

      Good ol’ George, such a trickster!! haha

      Reply
  3. dynamite drop in monty

    5 years ago

    Dude has a neck like a redwood trunk

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    • baseballlifer

      5 years ago

      You’re right. that baseball ref pic is insane

      Reply
      • DockEllisDee

        5 years ago

        lol he looks like he’s been burning the Denver lettuce

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        Reply
    • Ejemp2006

      5 years ago

      Sleep apnea

      Reply
  4. Dorothy_Mantooth

    5 years ago

    1 year deal for $5-$6M. He already collected $4M this off season so that nets him $9-$10M for his final season…not too shabby for a soon to be 36 year old who’s prime has long since passed.

    Reply
    • larrydick

      5 years ago

      Gordon is a stud. His work ethic is “2nd” to none. He is in better shape then alot of ball players in the 30 year old range. Actually maybe 28 to 30 years of age. He would be an asset to the teams new young players. Last year he looked like the Gordon we were used to seeing. I mean, he won another GOLD GLOVE!!
      He has been and will be an asset to the Royals organization. He is very professional and I truly DREAD the day he decides to retire. He is a SPECIAL PLAYER!! I FEEL VERY BLESSED THAT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE A PLAYER LIKE GORDO IN MY LIFETIME. HE TRULY IS A ROYAL FOREVER!!! DROP THE MIC!

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      • 8ManLineupNoPitcherNoDH

        5 years ago

        Alex, is that you?

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      • MoRivera 1999

        5 years ago

        Hasn’t he been way overpaid for years?

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        • jorge78

          5 years ago

          That extension didn’t
          work out well for the
          Royals…..

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          Reply
      • dynamite drop in monty

        5 years ago

        Why is 2nd in quotes?

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        • MoRivera 1999

          5 years ago

          Because it follows 1st. Duh.

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          Reply
        • dynamite drop in monty

          5 years ago

          Certainly can’t argue with that

          1
          Reply
        • jorge78

          5 years ago

          There was
          no 1st
          mentioned.
          Duh…..

          Reply
        • dugdog83

          5 years ago

          “Duh”

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        • MoRivera 1999

          5 years ago

          jorge, 1st was not mentioned but implied. Duh.

          Reply
      • HalosHeavenJJ

        5 years ago

        If he ever goes missing, we know where to look.

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        Reply
      • stratcrowder

        5 years ago

        He s stud in the field, agreed….but his bat hasn’t been good for quite a while.

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      • gmenfan

        5 years ago

        Mrs. Gordon ?

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        Reply
      • jorge78

        5 years ago

        Dud, is that spittle coming
        out of you?

        1
        Reply
      • orangeoctober

        5 years ago

        I laughed way too hard at this

        Reply
    • seth3120

      5 years ago

      Cant really even count the buyout that money was paid under his previous deal

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      Reply
  5. Nigel Mckenzie

    5 years ago

    Gordon has had a very unique career so far

    Reply
    • stratcrowder

      5 years ago

      That’s very kind. Bless his heart.

      Reply
      • gmenfan

        5 years ago

        His $113M is very unimpressed with your comment.

        Reply
    • jorge78

      5 years ago

      How so?

      Reply
  6. PiratesFan1981

    5 years ago

    Gordon deserves to retire as a Royal. Rather it be now or after next season, he’s paid his dues and should have that right. It’s unheard of a player playing his career out with a organization he started in. That’s baseball in this era. Good for Gordon to being loyal to K.C and K.C for having faith in Gordon.

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    • MoRivera 1999

      5 years ago

      “Good for Gordon to being loyal to K.C and K.C for having faith in Gordon.”

      Maybe but let’s be honest. K.C. paid him a fortune ($48MM) for three abysmally mediocre seasons (2016-2018). Being intellectually honest, it has to be bittersweet at best.

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      • Dorothy_Mantooth

        5 years ago

        If I recall correctly, he had larger offers from other teams but decided to come back to KC after wining the World Series in 2015. He felt like he owed it to the organization which is truly refreshing.

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        • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

          5 years ago

          I think he always wanted to come back to Kansas City regardless. It’s close to his home town of Lincoln Nebraska where his mother still resides (His dad died two years ago). And he comes back to Lincoln once in a while because I know he went to one of the nebraska football games this past year. I don’t think any other team would’ve been offering him money because he lives in Kansas City full time so that would’ve been a little difficult with his kids in school, To play in another city.

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        • jorge78

          5 years ago

          I don’t recall any large offers then. I remember
          MLBTR predicting 3/42.
          He was coming off an
          injury shortened year
          (yes with a WS win) but
          I remember thinking
          “what a massive overpay.”
          Dude’s done nothing in
          the last 4 years except
          strikeout a lot. Don’t get
          me wrong, I’m a Royals
          fan (their fans are the nicest people!) and I
          guessed the Royals
          rewarded him for that
          WS win. Well done Royals!
          You don’t see enough of
          that anymore. As much
          as D. Moore (the GM)
          makes me cringe with
          his haircut, he and the
          owner have big hearts.

          Reply
    • jorge78

      5 years ago

      Paid his dues!!??
      He won a World Series!

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      Reply
  7. HalosHeavenJJ

    5 years ago

    Good for both sides and the fans if this comes through. One franchise players are rare. I know how much Tim Salmon is loved here.

    And seeing him one last time and applauding him as he leaves the field will be cool.

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    • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

      5 years ago

      I also know Angels fans still love Darin Erstad because they really wanted him to come back to LA and manage the team.

      Reply
      • HalosHeavenJJ

        5 years ago

        Yep. Although I’m not in the camp wanting him to manage

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        • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

          5 years ago

          At the time people were clamoring for Darin to manage in LA, he was still coaching the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team. But he resigned back in May and they hired a new coach so now he’s just enjoying his kids growing up for the rest the years he’ll be able to watch.

          Reply
  8. canocorn

    5 years ago

    Fort Knox of Gold Glovers.

    2
    Reply
  9. VegasSDfan

    5 years ago

    2 years 20 million. That’s fair all around. If he is still producing they can negotiate again after 2022.

    Reply
    • mizzourah87

      5 years ago

      No way he gets 2 years

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      Reply
    • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

      5 years ago

      Actually I see him signing for one year 3 million or less. It doesn’t need to be two years. I want this to be an official farewell tour. Last year I don’t think anyone really saw Ned Yost retiring at the end of the season. So his farewell was the last home series of the year. Alex’s should be the 2020 season if he indeed does come back.

      1
      Reply
      • jorge78

        5 years ago

        3 million sounds about right…..

        2
        Reply
  10. kevnames42

    5 years ago

    Don’t get why they wouldn’t use this opportunity to have Brett Phillips and Bubba Starling get more playing time. I guess they just want his veteran leadership for the young guys?

    1
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    • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

      5 years ago

      It’s not like he’s going to play 162 games (Even he needs a rest once in a while). The only game he should play instead of Philips is the husker theme night if they have that again in 2020.

      Reply
      • jorge78

        5 years ago

        Husker theme night!!??
        Sounds cool!

        Reply
        • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

          5 years ago

          Yeah I got to go last season I missed some of the big stuff they had before the game begins but it was really cool when I found out that will shields got to throw out the first pitch. Was also in the buck O’Neil legacy seat. When my group was standing in line to be checked in and receive our husker theme night hat it was really cool because nebraska fans were saying “go big red” and people would respond “go big red” back.

          Reply
    • baseballwarshipper

      5 years ago

      Still plenty of room for those guys after they trade Merrifield.

      Reply
  11. Dorothy_Mantooth

    5 years ago

    Gordon is one of those players who is more valuable to his own club than he would be elsewhere. Similar to a Brock Holt for Boston (but Gordon is much more valuable to KC). He’s a career .258 batter, averaging 14 HRs and 57 RBI per season over his 13 year career in KC. His 7 gold gloves are certainly impressive but his work ethic, leadership and community service has really elevated his status in the KC market to that of a true super star. He had a resurgence of sorts last season, so I’m happy for him that he’s considering coming back for another season to help his younger teammates know what it means to be a professional and a KC Royal. Baseball needs more Alex Gordon’s and less mercenaries looking for the highest possible payday. I hope he finishes his career with a bang; he has certainly earned the right to do so.

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    • MoRivera 1999

      5 years ago

      “I hope he finishes his career with a bang; he has certainly earned the right to do so.”

      I agree. I would also add that K.C. has also earned (paid for) the right for him to do so.

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      • jorge78

        5 years ago

        You’re missing the point dude…..

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        • MoRivera 1999

          5 years ago

          No, I’m not. I’m just making a different one. It happens.

          Reply
    • jorge78

      5 years ago

      My thoughts exactly!
      Class dude. I’m glad
      KC is loyal to guys
      like that!

      Reply
  12. coldbeer

    5 years ago

    So is he likely to retire or come back for another year? Or is he jacking up while he doesn’t have a contract and therefore doesnt have to worry about being tested for anything? Some of these guys having strong years at age 36-39 really come out of nowhere. Maybe it’s the new offseason conditioning and diet? 🙂

    1
    Reply
    • Ejemp2006

      5 years ago

      Vince McMahon vitamin pack.

      Reply
  13. Eatdust666

    5 years ago

    He’ll probably play at least one more year, but if he were to not play another one, he’d finish his career with 666 walks lol.

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    • Mrtwotone

      5 years ago

      Satan is that you?

      Reply
      • jorge78

        5 years ago

        He never sleeps…..

        Reply
  14. jonesadoug

    5 years ago

    G Brett is the face of the franchise and thier link to the 85 championship. Alex will be the same after he retires. Alex never quite lived up to his draft status but hes been a great Royal. Hopefully he will sign for 1 more year then join the front office as a pr guy and thier link to the 15 championship

    Reply
  15. Ezpkns34

    5 years ago

    Hall of Famer at the bank though

    Reply
  16. spinach

    5 years ago

    Front office has been talking about a truncated rebuild for years, been drafting college rather than high school players..

    They should make a big move: sign Donaldson. Not the longest term commitment, can fit him on the books easily, plenty of roster space for him, seems like he would be a great “fit” on the team/in KC.

    Reply
    • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

      5 years ago

      Too late, they signed Franco. Doesn’t Donaldson play third?

      Reply
  17. john9977

    5 years ago

    They are not trading merrifield

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    Reply
  18. jim stem

    5 years ago

    That article makes it found as though both sides have a mutual interest in Gordon retiring.

    1
    Reply
  19. deweybelongsinthehall

    5 years ago

    Seven gold gloves? Didn’t realize that. My bad.

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