Alex Gordon

The Kansas City Royals announced that they have reached a four-year $37.5mm contract extension with left fielder Alex Gordon. The deal will run through 2015 and includes a player option for 2016. Gordon will earn $6mm in 2012, $9mm in 2013, $10mm in 2014 and $12.5mm in 2015 and 2016 Bob Dutton of the Kansas City [...]

Here’s the latest from the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo: – Don’t expect Dodgers’ owner Frank McCourt to just sell his team for $900 million – $1 billion.  Sources close to McCourt say that he’s “flabbergasted by Selig’s actions”. – Outfielder Alex Gordon is starting to live up to expectations with The Royals.  He’s hitting .361 with one [...]

Here’s a running list with Kansas City Royals rumors: –  Buster Olney of ESPN reports that some teams have called the Royals inquiring about Alex Gordon, but the Royals asking price for Gordon is high. Olney says that the Royals want a prime-prospect in return. – The Royals are looking to add a young catcher according to [...]

According to the Kansas City Royals, the team has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Alex Gordon.  The contract will avoid the arbitration process for Gordon. The 26-year-old outfielder hit .215/.315/.355 for the Royals last season. Gordon was a first-round (2nd overall) pick in the 2005 MLB draft.  He will continue to be under [...]

The Kansas City Royals are looking for a right handed hitting corner outfielder according to Kansas City Star’s Bob Dutton. Dutton adds that the team prefers a player who can provide some pop, even if its only in a platoon situation. “We’ve got Alex Gordon, Gregor Blanco and Mitch Maier in our outfield right [...]

The San Diego Padres have acquired Cameron Maybin from the Florida Marlins, pending a physical, according to Tom Krasovic of Fanhouse.  Krasovic adds that the Marlins will receive Ryan Webb and Edward Mujica. The possibility of the trade was first reported by MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro. Frisaro added at the time that the Royals have spoken with the [...]

The Blue Jays have inquired about the availability of Kansas City right-hander Zack Greinke, according to Bob Elliott of the Tronto Sun.  We heard back in October that the Royals would consider trading Greinke if they were able to receive the right mix of prospects and major league ready players. The Royals are [...]

In a recent PRORumors story a GM was quoted as saying, “it makes no sense to make a managerial change. What this says is, they’re trying to salvage the season.” Well, there hasn’t been a whole lot that has made sense in the era of Dayton Moore as GM of the Royals. The firing of Trey Hillman, [...]

ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark covered a wide range of topics today. The most prolific issue he covered was that of Mr. Hanley Ramirez. Starks noted that during the emotional roller coaster down in Florida, teams were calling about his potential availability. While the Marlins front office was still upset, they were thinking [...]

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft the St. Louis Rams took Sam Bradford, a quarterback from the University of Oklahoma. The Rams filled their most glaring need, but ultimately took just about the biggest risk that one can make in professional sports. By taking Bradford with the No. 1 pick, [...]