He was the second overall pick in the 2005 draft by the Royals.
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Yahoo is reporting the deal “is believed to be in the four-year, low-$70 million range”.
Although Gordon insisted he was receptive to returning to Kansas City, the deal comes as a bit of a surprise. Only a couple weeks ago the team was reportedly told by Gordon’s camp that it had “no chance” of re-signing him as things stood.
During his nine-season major-league career – spent entirely with Kansas City – Gordon has hit.269/.348/.435 with 134 homers and 523 RBI. The 31-year-old left fielder slashed.271/.377/.432 with 13 home runs and 48 RBIs in 422 plate appearances. His.
His steadiness in the middle of the Royals’ lineup buoyed the team as it integrated a young core and set the stage for the team’s first championship in 30 years. But his streak of four consecutive Gold Gloves for his defensive prowess was snapped.
The conflicting rumors surrounding Alex Gordon this offseason had many wondering where he’d land in free agency.
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The switch to left field has brought Gordon’s reputation into another stratosphere. Gordon’s new deal will include $72 million in guarantees, an amount that easily makes him the highest paid player in Royals’ history.
