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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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09-26-2011, 06:26 AM | #122 |
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Gordon is having arguably the best or second-best season by a Royals position players over the last 20 years. Here are the top three:
WAR Carlos Beltran, 2003, 6.7 WAR, Alex Gordon 2011, 6.4 WAR Jay Bell, 1997, 5.6 WAR Dayton needs to lock him up ASAP. |
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09-26-2011, 06:31 AM | #123 |
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Im more than happy to eat some crow for this thread. : )
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09-26-2011, 08:28 AM | #124 |
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Go Go Gordo!
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09-26-2011, 09:57 AM | #125 |
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Alex has had a good year. It's been his only good year. He's giving what should be expected for his high draft position. Dominating? He's definitely been better, but I wouldn't call him George Brett just yet. This is a team sport. His team has only won 70 games this year, and is in next to last in the division. He leads the team in OBP, homers with 23 -that wouldn't lead most major league teams, thats for sure-, and he's tied for runs scored with Melky. One troubling stat is he hits about 70 points higher at home than on the road. And he strikes out twice as much as he walks. His defense has been very good. So I'd be for re-signing him, and if it looks like we can't re-sign him, trade him now for starting pitching while we can get a true impact player for him.
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He's been the best left fielder in the AL, by the numbers, and has one of the highest WAR numbers of any AL OF. Pretty dominant.
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Okay, if he'll sign, re-sign him. If he won't re-sign, deal him for pitching while we still control him.
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like he has ANYTHING to do with only 70 wins...
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09-26-2011, 11:30 AM | #132 |
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He dominated this year. Now he can go back to the mean.
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09-26-2011, 11:38 AM | #133 |
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I'd rather trade Melky than Gordon.
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I definitely think we need to see more of Dyson so we confirm if he is indeed worse than Joey Gathright.
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09-26-2011, 01:20 PM | #135 |
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Good lord I posted in the wrong damn thread.
THIS ISN'T THE REPOSITORY!
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