Disturbing On Some Level: Brett Stalking Gordon? - Page 2

AirForceChief · 04-16-2006, 09:31 AM

Brett says Gordon is the real deal
About five years ago, George Brett was in Wichita to watch the Wranglers play the Tulsa Drillers, Texas' Double-A affiliate at the time.

Tulsa's third baseman was Hank Blalock, now a two-time All-Star with the Rangers, and Brett liked what he saw.

"This guy is the man," Brett said he told Royals general manager Allard Baird.

It's the same feeling Brett thinks people will have when they watch Wranglers third baseman Alex Gordon, the team's top draft pick in 2005.

"He's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Royals to get," said Brett, a Hall of Fame third baseman who Friday night was at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.

Brett, who worked with Gordon in spring training, is impressed with Gordon's baseball skills and desire to learn.

But it's Gordon's physique that awed Brett.

"One day I'm in the shower with Alex and kind of looked over, and he had his back to me, and he was washing his hair," Brett said. "So I went over and put shampoo in my hand, started washing my hair right next to him. About eight other guys were in the shower, and I said, 'Who's got a better body, me or Alex?' It was the funniest thing said all spring.

"He's got a body. I don't have a body."

But Brett believes Gordon still has some things to learn, and Double-A is a good place for that, he said.

"I think that's the only reason he's down here is to learn to play 140 games a year, instead of 60 or 70 (in college)," Brett said. "He has to learn to deal with failure. You're out there and go 0 for 10 for three games, make three errors in two games, and to see how you overcome that.

"(Wranglers manager) Frank (White) is a great teacher. He'll nurture him. That's why he's in Double-A, not Triple-A."

One of the differences between Brett and Gordon is expectations; Gordon is constantly being compared to Brett.

It's understandable since both played third base, but those are still pretty hefty expectations.

"I take that as a compliment, because I didn't think I was as good as he was," Brett said. "At age 22, I wasn't.

"It took me a while to become a good player; it's going to take him a while. But he's so much farther ahead defensively than I was at 22, difference is day and night."

So could Gordon be in Kansas City right now?

"He could be there right now just based on athletic ability and baseball skills," Brett said.

[Edit...removal of the rest of the non-Gordon related portion of article.]
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Joanna Chadwick covers the Wranglers for The Wichita Eagle

Apparently Brett can't quit Gordon...at least in the shower.

Sure-Oz · 04-16-2006, 01:11 PM

The shower thing is very weird.

KChiefs1 · 05-10-2006, 07:14 PM

WICHITA, Kan. Wichita Wranglers third baseman Alex Gordon is scheduled to appear on the ESPN 2 morning show Cold Pizza Thursday May 11th at approximately 9:45am CST. The interview will be up linked live from Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The segment will focus on Gordon's development with the Wranglers this season and on his rookie card, the hottest in all of baseball. Topps should never have produced the card because Gordon has not yet played in a Major League game. The card company caught the mistake only after several Alex Gordon rookie cards were included in packs. A Wranglers fan named Jeremy Troutman has found five cards so far. He will appear in the ESPN segment alongside Gordon.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-10-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nm_dbf

I've been saying that for years AAA Royals. They fans just don't want to believe it. Only shiny spot is 1985 as reason for hope.....sad.

I keep wondering how Pujols slipped thru their hands in the own backyard...........I'm just glad it did.

Jesus Christ dude, stfu. The Cardinals drafted Pujols in the 13th round. It's not like they knew he was going to set the world on fire. I'm certain all the cards scouts got together and colluded to not draft him in the 12th. Or the 11th.

Halfcan · 05-10-2006, 09:15 PM

So you get on TV nowdays for finding a baseball card? Wow, ESPN must be hurting for news.

Hammock Parties · 05-10-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I wish George Brett would come and talk some sense into Blalock. Last year all he tried to do was hit home runs. He would overswing almost every at-bat. He only hit 25 homeruns and .263 because he doesn't have the natural power of a player like David Ortiz or Juan Gonzalez in his prime.

Blalock could hit .320 every year if he would shorten up his stroke and become a line-drive hitter like Brett. And he would probably still hit 15-20 homeruns.

I should recant this statement.

Blalock has gone back to doing what he does best. He's hitting .328 with 6 HR and 26 RBI now. OBP of .398 and SLG % of .500.

04-16-2006, 09:31 AM
AirForceChief Thread Killer Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Monument, Co Casino cash: $10004930	Disturbing On Some Level: Brett Stalking Gordon? Brett says Gordon is the real deal About five years ago, George Brett was in Wichita to watch the Wranglers play the Tulsa Drillers, Texas' Double-A affiliate at the time. Tulsa's third baseman was Hank Blalock, now a two-time All-Star with the Rangers, and Brett liked what he saw. "This guy is the man," Brett said he told Royals general manager Allard Baird. It's the same feeling Brett thinks people will have when they watch Wranglers third baseman Alex Gordon, the team's top draft pick in 2005. "He's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Royals to get," said Brett, a Hall of Fame third baseman who Friday night was at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Brett, who worked with Gordon in spring training, is impressed with Gordon's baseball skills and desire to learn. But it's Gordon's physique that awed Brett. "One day I'm in the shower with Alex and kind of looked over, and he had his back to me, and he was washing his hair," Brett said. "So I went over and put shampoo in my hand, started washing my hair right next to him. About eight other guys were in the shower, and I said, 'Who's got a better body, me or Alex?' It was the funniest thing said all spring. "He's got a body. I don't have a body." But Brett believes Gordon still has some things to learn, and Double-A is a good place for that, he said. "I think that's the only reason he's down here is to learn to play 140 games a year, instead of 60 or 70 (in college)," Brett said. "He has to learn to deal with failure. You're out there and go 0 for 10 for three games, make three errors in two games, and to see how you overcome that. "(Wranglers manager) Frank (White) is a great teacher. He'll nurture him. That's why he's in Double-A, not Triple-A." One of the differences between Brett and Gordon is expectations; Gordon is constantly being compared to Brett. It's understandable since both played third base, but those are still pretty hefty expectations. "I take that as a compliment, because I didn't think I was as good as he was," Brett said. "At age 22, I wasn't. "It took me a while to become a good player; it's going to take him a while. But he's so much farther ahead defensively than I was at 22, difference is day and night." So could Gordon be in Kansas City right now? "He could be there right now just based on athletic ability and baseball skills," Brett said. [Edit...removal of the rest of the non-Gordon related portion of article.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joanna Chadwick covers the Wranglers for The Wichita Eagle Apparently Brett can't quit Gordon...at least in the shower.
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KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	WICHITA, Kan. Wichita Wranglers third baseman Alex Gordon is scheduled to appear on the ESPN 2 morning show Cold Pizza Thursday May 11th at approximately 9:45am CST. The interview will be up linked live from Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The segment will focus on Gordon's development with the Wranglers this season and on his rookie card, the hottest in all of baseball. Topps should never have produced the card because Gordon has not yet played in a Major League game. The card company caught the mistake only after several Alex Gordon rookie cards were included in packs. A Wranglers fan named Jeremy Troutman has found five cards so far. He will appear in the ESPN segment alongside Gordon. __________________
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