Royals Alex Gordon says: “I’m going to dominate next year,”

Deberg_1990 · 09-22-2010, 11:52 AM

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

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-22-2010, 11:53 AM

Three7s · 09-22-2010, 11:54 AM

**Dartgod** · 09-22-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Gordon

“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 in Triple A.”

Fixed it...

PunkinDrublic · 09-22-2010, 11:58 AM

Well look at it this way, if he can back it up the team benefits and if he can't back it up this will expediate us getting rid of him.

**gblowfish** · 09-22-2010, 12:01 PM

I can only guess he means he's going to start wearing black leather teddys and a leather hood and start spanking Ned Yost in the trainer's room...

Cause he'll never hit over .275 for a season.

BillSelfsTrophycase · 09-22-2010, 12:02 PM

Ooookkkaaaayyy

It's only the 4th year in a row we've heard this. Keep saying it and it might actually happen Alex.

blaise · 09-22-2010, 12:12 PM

He's joining a softball league next year.

BWillie · 09-22-2010, 12:15 PM

I don't know about dominate, but I expect Gordon to go .270 25 hrs next year.

HotRoute · 09-22-2010, 12:15 PM

Well if he does it will probably lead to him getting traded. So who really cares

**DeezNutz** · 09-22-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie007

I don't know about dominate, but I expect Gordon to go .270 25 hrs next year.

Basically what I expect, and this would be just fine. In Royals terms, this is "dominating."

CHENZ A! · 09-22-2010, 12:21 PM

He's still shitty
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Hug it Out Dan · 09-22-2010, 12:22 PM

good, then we can trade him.

**gblowfish** · 09-22-2010, 12:26 PM

This just in:

Fate just reached up and punched Alex in the nose for making stupid statements to the press.

Just shut up and play. You can't talk a base hit.

Grow up and earn your paycheck.

**ChiTown** · 09-22-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Basically what I expect, and this would be just fine. In Royals terms, this is "dominating."

If he has 25 HR's next year (for the ML Club), I'll kiss a fat ladies ass. Until he pulls his head outta his ass, he's going to be nothing more than a .250, 15 HR guy - best case.

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