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Alex Gordon Hopes To Play “A Few More Years”

By Steve Adams | May 12, 2020 at 3:05pm CDT

Royals icon Alex Gordon was at least pondering retirement within the past year, but the 36-year-old now tells Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star that he’d like to play “at least a few more years.” Like many other veterans who’ve had additional time to reflect thanks to the COVID-19 shutdown, Gordon wants to go out on his own terms rather than letting the health crisis dictate when he hangs it up. “I’ll tell you I definitely don’t want to end like this,” says Gordon.

Gordon also notes that he sees similarities between the current Royals and the group that blossomed into Kansas City’s World Series clubs from 2014-15. The seven-time Gold Glover spoke fondly of how “special” it is to be a part of a group that grows together through a rebuild and comes out the other side as a postseason contender. Gordon “definitely” wants to see at least one more postseason run in his career, he adds.

There’s no talk of playing anywhere else in Gordon’s interview with Worthy, which K.C. fans in particular will want to read in full. Gordon said almost one year ago to the day that he plans to finish his career in Kansas City and retire as a Royal. “I’ve established my family here with my kids,” he said at the time. “This is home.”

If Gordon’s postseason aspirations are to come true, he’ll likely need another couple of years at least. The Royals have an increasing number of intriguing bats in the lineup, with Adalberto Mondesi, Hunter Dozier, Whit Merrifield and Jorge Soler all blossoming in recent years. (Soler will be a free agent after 2021, though the club hopes to extend the slugger.) The pitching side of things is a bit further behind, but the Royals have several quality young arms bubbling up toward MLB readiness. Brady Singer, Daniel Lynch, Jackson Kowar and Kris Bubic all could’ve conceivably debuted in the big leagues this year, although that timeline is a bit less certain given the circumstances. All four appeared on various top-100 prospect lists prior to the 2020 season.

Gordon himself remains a reasonably productive player, having batted .266/.345/.396 with 13 home runs, 31 doubles and a triple in 2020 to go along with above-average glovework. Defensive metrics weren’t as bullish on him in 2019 as they were in an excellent defensive 2018 campaign, but Gordon has never rated below average in either Defensive Runs Saved or Ultimate Zone Rating since moving from third base to left field a decade ago. And while those offensive numbers are just shy of league average, Gordon was mostly solid in ’19 outside of a disastrous month of August (.167/.238/.219). Setting aside that brutal month, he kept his OPS above the .800 mark. We of course can’t simply ignore that woeful August showing, but it’s only fair to point out that he was a largely solid at the plate otherwise.

Gordon is on a one-year, $4MM deal with the Royals, so this winter, he’ll need to once again negotiate a new contract with the only club he’s ever known. But general manager Dayton Moore has made perfectly clear how important Gordon is to the team and clubhouse, and his teammates have offered similar sentiments. Merrifield, for instance, gushed to Worthy about how vital Gordon has been in his own career and what his leadership means to the Kansas City roster.

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  1. jfedex

    5 years ago

    love Alex and his loyalty to Kansas City and the fans

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    • Tom84

      5 years ago

      Not even a KC fan but it is cool to see someone with that much dedication to his team

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      • Rangers29

        5 years ago

        Yes, Alex Gordon receives David Ortiz type love from KC fans, I like to see that role model/fan favorite on a team.

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    • jeterleader

      5 years ago

      he’s a great guy and an amazing player I wish the best for him and that he comes to Seattle

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  2. Gocubsgo1986

    5 years ago

    Being at home with kids all day would make me want to play until I croak

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    • louwhitakerisahofer

      5 years ago

      AMEN!

      Reply
    • Ironman_4life

      5 years ago

      How about being newly retired and then finding out the wife retires also, I went back to work.

      Reply
  3. Rangers29

    5 years ago

    They have the core to build around on the hitting side, they just need pitching. But they are a team that IMO, with a shortened season, could be a miracle team.

    Reply
    • qbert1996

      5 years ago

      They have pitching. Its just a few years away and by then their hitting core will be too expensive or gone

      Reply
  4. Dat boi

    5 years ago

    King Fauci and only King Fauci will decide if you play or not. Now back to your house arrest like the rest of you peasants

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    • retire21

      5 years ago

      What about the Orange Snowflake?

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    • DarkSide830

      5 years ago

      you know Fauci is really just an advisor? its the governors who are really making the open/close choices.

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      • Ejemp2006

        5 years ago

        I live in South Korea. After a confirmed case arises, the government deploys a Hazmat team to disinfect every surface the person was associated with. Then they put a notice on the news about every place that person visited. Then they track down and test every person that came in contact with the covid carrier.
        If the US suspended Posse Comitatus, declared a national emergency, deployed the military domestically, used advanced intel to find isolate and treat every new case, then the US would have the same positive control that Korea has on Covid and we’d have first rate MLB action.
        But are you comfortable giving the current commander in Chief that level of power?
        Fauci is an MD and PHD with over 1,000 publications on infectious disease, over thirty years experience, and a track record of big successes heading off out-breaks. If he said draconian measures are necessary, would you believe him?
        My worry is they open too soon and shit gets really really bad. Then in times of supreme badness, people look for someone to blame. This leads to extreme nationalism which turns into ethnic rationalism, and further spirals into straight up racism.
        My family is Asian. That would not be good for us. No one will stop to find out about our US military service record when they’re treating us bad.
        Luckily for Gordon, he doesn’t need to worry about this stuff. Account filled enough to buy a bank. A life of accomplishment, earned with hardwork and hustle. But me, I worry.

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      • John Kappel

        5 years ago

        Stop using facts and logic!!!

        Reply
  5. GabeOfThrones

    5 years ago

    MLBTR should do a whimsical who would you rather have series post on Alex Gordon or Nick Markakis.

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    • DarkSide830

      5 years ago

      right now? I dont see how it’s close.

      Reply
  6. truthlemonade

    5 years ago

    I also hope he does, because he was born slightly before me and therefore is a starting OF on my “All Older than Me Team” The pitching is pretty good. Don’t ask about shortstop.

    Reply
    • Ezpkns34

      5 years ago

      Running out of things to do during the lockdown, eh?

      Reply
      • nymetsking

        5 years ago

        lol

        Reply
    • Rangers29

      5 years ago

      It wouldn’t be hard for me to make an “All older than me team” lol.

      Reply
      • nymetsking

        5 years ago

        I’m hoping for a Julio Franco comeback so I can start a team.

        Reply
        • Ejemp2006

          5 years ago

          Julio Franco is here in Korea coaching. He probably wouldn’t pass a PED test, but from many accounts, he can still mash hard and far.

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  7. Vizionaire

    5 years ago

    3/60 with seamen!

    Reply
  8. BigFred

    5 years ago

    “…having batted .266/.345/.396 with 13 home runs, 31 doubles and a triple in 2020.” Hey, what’s he doing playing this season when the other players haven’t started yet?

    Reply
    • Rocket32

      5 years ago

      BigFred He wants to keep playing so badly he got tired of waiting and just started playing out the season by himself. If none of the other players will show up he’ll play every position, every at bat, and throw every pitch himself. Amazing dedication to the sport. Alex Gordon waits for no one.

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      • truthlemonade

        5 years ago

        I wonder if this year (if it happens) might have a bit of a WWII feel to it. With a lot of players who ordinarily wouldn’t be in the bigs but are because of circumstances.

        It seems we will see expanded rosters for the entire season. And I wouldn’t be surprised to see some older players not wanting to deal with a quarantined season away from their families. On the other hand, some older players might find opportunities they otherwise might not get. Jose Bautista?

        Reply
  9. 1738hotlinebling

    5 years ago

    I like Alex but I hope rides the bench as a mentor role to let Bubba and Phillips find their way into the lineup

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    • Ejemp2006

      5 years ago

      Alex won a golden glove, deservedly, last year. He’s far from washed. He still warrants a starting role.

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      • Briffle2

        5 years ago

        KC isn’t going to good anytime soon. I guess they have to decide between getting young guys at bat’s and see what they have, or continue to play a fan favorite who hits below average and can play defense.

        Reply
    • tecjug

      5 years ago

      But neither of those guys are as good as him.

      Reply
  10. cygnus2112

    5 years ago

    As a Royals fan, the only viable path for him to return for another year or two is if Brewer Hicklen is brought up & they can form a lefty/righty platoon. Otherwise I just don’t see it & I’m a huge Gordo & R’s fan…

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    • tecjug

      5 years ago

      Guys I found Brewer Hicklen’s burner account.

      Reply
  11. Jeff Zanghi

    5 years ago

    He seems like a really amazing guy and it’s quite cool how dedicated he is to KC and how much love he has for the team/city. Having said that… I’m not really sure he’s going to be productive enough to really play for another “few” years. At least not as an every day player. He’s already kind of fallen off to the point where he’s really just average at best and as he continues to age one would assume he’ll lose a little bit of range in the OF. Who now’s maybe he could even wind up playing some 1B to increase his versatility and value but offensively — I’m not sure how much he really has left in the tank. But maybe because he means so much to the organization and seems to love it so much that even once he’s no longer and everyday player he’ll wind up sticking around as a part-time guy + mentor.

    Reply
  12. DarkSide830

    5 years ago

    Albert: I want to play for a few more years
    Fans: NO HOW DARE YOU #×*$*#&\÷;$/÷/ [insert more obscenities]
    Gordon: I want to play for a few more years
    Fans: that’s fine with me.

    Reply
    • MWeller77

      5 years ago

      Gordon won’t be making 7 zillion dollars like Pujols

      Also he’s a good defender

      Reply
  13. tomselleck

    5 years ago

    And I want to marry Jen Aniston, but we all know that ain’t happening.

    Reply
    • agentx

      5 years ago

      Choosing Monica over Rachel and regretting it years later is totally on you, Tom.

      Reply
  14. tbone0816

    5 years ago

    I’ve always liked Alex Gordon!! Wish my Cardinals were able to get him.

    Reply
  15. jessaumodesto

    5 years ago

    Do We all

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