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Alex Gordon says: “I’m going to dominate next year,”
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/09/21...-dominate.html Alex Gordon is already putting down a marker for next year as this season — a transition season that saw him switch from third base to left field — winds through the final two weeks. “I’m going to dominate next year,” he vowed, “I can tell you that. Not that this year is over, but I’m going to dominate next year.” The words, as always with Gordon, come quietly. And, yes, he knows his production this year, or throughout his four-year career, offers little to support what, for him, is a rare proclamation. Gordon has six homers and just 16 RBIs in 52 games since returning from Class AAA Omaha. He also has 45 strikeouts in 203 plate appearances while batting .233 with a .325 on-base percentage. No matter. “I’ve shown flashes,” he said, “but something that’s bothered me is I haven’t been consistent. I show flashes, and then I go into a little bit of a slump that kind of erases what I did. “I just need to figure out how to be consistent and put it all together throughout the year.” There seems little doubt he will get a chance to validate his words. General manager Dayton Moore said Gordon remains a key component in the Royals’ future as club officials shape their off-season plans. “I think Alex is going to have a great year next year,” Moore said. “I really do. I think Alex is going to be a solid contributor. I’ll say this: You can win a championship with Alex Gordon on your club. “We’re counting on him to be that type of guy when we’re ready to win.” That seems to spike any lingering speculation that Gordon faced a make-or-break stretch this summer after returning in mid-July from Omaha to become the club’s regular left fielder. “I think he’s going to be fine,” manager Ned Yost said. “Do I think he’s going to hit .300? Maybe not. But do I think he’s got a chance to hit 20-25 homers and drive in 80-85 runs? Yeah. He’s got a chance to take some walks and be a productive hitter for us.” Gordon sees that and more. “I feel comfortable in left field,” he said. “I was struggling at third, and it was taking too much out of me. My numbers aren’t where I want them to be. I’m not producing like I want to produce. “But I’m feeling good out there, and I think it’s going to come around.” Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/09/21...#ixzz10HXcYfgJ |
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04-16-2012, 10:51 PM | #151 |
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I remember back when Demon tried to compare Derrick Johnson to Alex Gordon...He was almost right...Except Derrick Johnson actually turned into a great, consistent player. Alex Gordon looks like a hack.
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04-16-2012, 11:07 PM | #152 |
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This pisses me off, dude hasn't looked totally lost at the plate. Practically crushes his face on a dive and the twitter nerds are bitching at full force after he strikes out to end the game.
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04-17-2012, 11:18 AM | #153 |
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Alex has been wearing clown shoes, but one look at his popeye forarms, and his play in the field, you know he is working. Results will follow.
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04-17-2012, 11:24 AM | #154 |
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Hopefully Alice will sack up before we're 15 games out.
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04-17-2012, 11:26 AM | #155 |
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Is it next year yet?
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04-17-2012, 11:27 AM | #156 |
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04-17-2012, 11:31 AM | #157 |
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the seasons not over yet idiot s long season
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04-26-2013, 07:42 AM | #158 |
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Thank you for making us all wrong about you Alex.
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04-26-2013, 08:44 AM | #159 |
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Alex is a man out there. So fun to watch him. He has become very consistent and one of my favorites on the team...
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Could not have been more wrong about him.
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04-26-2013, 09:07 AM | #161 |
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Alex is playing like the guy he should be for where we drafted him.
So props to him for finally realizing his potential. But, as good as he is playing now, he was painfully bad in 2010 when this thread was started. So the criticism of his play was well warranted then. I'm just glad he's finally starting to come around. Next up on the expectation scale, Hosmer and Moose. Moose looks like Alice Gordon circa 2010 right now. |
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I can watch this over and over and...
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04-26-2013, 09:31 AM | #163 |
Arf! Arf! Arf!
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Love the background of the fans filing out. HAHA
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04-26-2013, 10:21 AM | #164 |
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hahah.....Love all the people heading for the exits as Gordon is rounding the bases.
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04-26-2013, 10:22 AM | #165 |
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Still dominating.
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