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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
I think Gordon's consistency and excellence over the past four seasons have also affected people's memories, too.
It is a deal that looks great in hindsight, but Alex signed that extension after his breakout 2011. He had only one "GREAT" season in the majors, and the Royals guaranteed him $52 million.
If he had proven unable to adjust once the league adjusted to his offensive approach changes, KC could been on the hook for a lot of guaranteed cash for little return.
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I understand this analysis, but I simply don't feel like this is how the market works anymore.
Do you think that Scott Boras would ever recommend that his clients sign away two of their prime seasons?
If this were the prevailing logic, I feel like Moore would have had zero problems giving Cain and Moose extensions after their breakout years.
I don't feel like the analysis on the Gordon deal is merely hindsight, at the time many writers said it was a phenomenal deal for KC.