Royals Alex Gordon... - Page 3

**penguinz** · 07-07-2008, 02:34 PM

Every time I look at the box he is hitless or at most has 1 hit. When are they going to sit him or even send him down until he can learn how to hit MLB pitching?

**DeezNutz** · 07-07-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

I was referring to his slow hands when it comes to hitting the ball, not fielding.

Obviously, Tony should have made the All Star game based on his fielding stats alone. LOL.

Of course, but his hands don't become magically slow just because he's standing in a different location. At least I don't think.

It's his approach that sucks ass.

**DeezNutz** · 07-07-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

He was probably too busy out chasing women.

Believe it.

Ceej · 07-07-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Of course, but his hands don't become magically slow just because he's standing in a different location. At least I don't think.

It's his approach that sucks ass.

Or the fact that he just is plain awful. Either or.

**DeezNutz** · 07-07-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

Or the fact that he just is plain awful. Either or.

Winner.

tk13 · 07-07-2008, 09:26 PM

He hasn't lived up to the hype yet, but it's too early to give up on him, and like every other prospect we probably rushed him a bit too much. I really wonder if it would've helped him, Butler, and Teahen to beat up on AAA pitching for a while. That's what Billy Beane would've done with all these guys.

The funny thing is, a couple years ago, if they had passed on Gordon, everybody in baseball would've had a cow and said "there goes Glass being cheap" because Gordon was the consensus best college player. It wasn't even up for debate. But that's the baseball draft for you.

ChiefsCountry · 07-07-2008, 09:29 PM

He will probally end the year at .285 and 20 to 23 homers. Thats not a bad season, I think the expectations of being the next George Brett and the other 3B's in his class have made people think he is some bust. He will be an All-Star third baseman before his career his over, his defense has been pretty good and just more patience at the plate and he will be a constient hitter.

Valiant · 07-07-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's pretty shitty knowing if we had taken Braun and Lincecum our team would be in such a better spot.

No, they would have sucked here and Gordon would have been a stud on the other teams..

**DeezNutz** · 07-07-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I really wonder if it would've helped him, Butler, and Teahen to beat up on AAA pitching for a while.

I think Teahen is one of this organization's most (recent) notable failings. He was great in the second half of '06, one of the best hitters in the AL, and since '07 forward it seems like he's playing a different position every game. I'd have liked to have seen what would have happened if he would have been left at 3B.

Of course, Gordon would have switched to 1B, where I've heard that some scouts think he could be even better defensively than he is at third.

**DeezNutz** · 07-07-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

No, they would have sucked here and Gordon would have been a stud on the other teams..

Now that's a Royals fan. True. Blue. ****ed Up Tradition.

tk13 · 07-07-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I think Teahen is one of this organization's most (recent) notable failings. He was great in the second half of '06, one of the best hitters in the AL, and since '07 forward it seems like he's playing a different position every game. I'd have liked to have seen what would have happened if he would have been left at 3B.

Of course, Gordon would have switched to 1B, where I've heard that some scouts think he could be even better defensively than he is at third.

I'm not sure if it would've helped, but I've wondered that too. It wouldn't be the first time we screwed someone up that way. Yeah he probably should've worked through it, but spending a whole spring trying to learn a brand new position might have messed him up mentally. We did the same thing to Affeldt, every time he showed a hint of something we'd shift him around. It happens sometimes.

**DeezNutz** · 07-07-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I'm not sure if it would've helped, but I've wondered that too. It wouldn't be the first time we screwed someone up that way. Yeah he probably should've worked through it, but spending a whole spring trying to learn a brand new position might have messed him up mentally. We did the same thing to Affeldt, every time he showed a hint of something we'd shift him around. It happens sometimes.

True enough. But when there are so few glimmers of hope with this franchise, these lost moments seem like a little heavier kick to the balls.

BWillie · 07-07-2008, 10:06 PM

Why do people care about batting average? It doesn't make any sense. The only time your batting average ever matters is when there is a guy on 1st and 3rd and there is two outs. Thats it. I could care less about batting average. Most important thing is on base percentage and on-base slugging percentage. There are some guys that bat .212 but they get on base, walk alot, and drive in runs. Even with that said, Gordon is mediocre in that category. But we shouldn't dwell on batting average. It's almost a useless statistic

Mecca · 07-07-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

He will probally end the year at .285 and 20 to 23 homers. Thats not a bad season, I think the expectations of being the next George Brett and the other 3B's in his class have made people think he is some bust. He will be an All-Star third baseman before his career his over, his defense has been pretty good and just more patience at the plate and he will be a constient hitter.

I have a hard time buying he's going to be a top 2 3rd baseman in the AL...

BWillie · 07-07-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

He will probally end the year at .285 and 20 to 23 homers. Thats not a bad season, I think the expectations of being the next George Brett and the other 3B's in his class have made people think he is some bust. He will be an All-Star third baseman before his career his over, his defense has been pretty good and just more patience at the plate and he will be a constient hitter.

Sooo what do you want to bet that Gordon won't bat over .275 for the season? I'm all ears.

**DeezNutz** · 07-07-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

There are some guys that bat .212 but they get on base, walk alot, and drive in runs.

Whom are you referring to? Howard? Dunn is the only player that comes to mind, and he's typically had a much more respectable BA.

Overall, though, you've just described an unusual situation.

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07-07-2008, 09:26 PM	#35
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1702500	He hasn't lived up to the hype yet, but it's too early to give up on him, and like every other prospect we probably rushed him a bit too much. I really wonder if it would've helped him, Butler, and Teahen to beat up on AAA pitching for a while. That's what Billy Beane would've done with all these guys. The funny thing is, a couple years ago, if they had passed on Gordon, everybody in baseball would've had a cow and said "there goes Glass being cheap" because Gordon was the consensus best college player. It wasn't even up for debate. But that's the baseball draft for you.
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