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#1146567 - 03/07/10 01:50 PM (FROM 2010) Gordon questionable for Opening Day
JFish26 Max Falkenstien Registered: 03/17/05 Loc: KC, MO	Damn. http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/07/1795188/royals-gordon-out-3-4-weeks-because.html As one of the few remaining believers, this sucks. Edited by jnewell (11/02/11 10:43 PM) _________________________ 2013-14 -- One for the other thumb.
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#1146568 - 03/07/10 03:38 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: JFish26]
supermario15 Baby Jay Registered: 10/21/05 Loc: KCK	hate to say this but AG is starting to inch near the label of bust _________________________ "Sherron Collins is my hero"
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#1146569 - 03/07/10 04:21 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: supermario15]
JFish26 Max Falkenstien Registered: 03/17/05 Loc: KC, MO	He's been a whole lot better than most think. I think he can still be a very good player. _________________________ 2013-14 -- One for the other thumb.
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#1146570 - 03/07/10 04:32 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: JFish26]
jammahawk Prairie Warrior Registered: 01/02/05 Loc: In the Corleone compound	I'm a Alex Gordon supporter, but availability is wearing on my patience. I agree that Gordon when healthy has been better than most give him credit for. _________________________ " Stay thirsty my friends ".
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#1146571 - 03/07/10 04:46 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jammahawk]
jayhwk01 Timmy's Nemesis Registered: 01/22/05 Loc: Mt. Oread's Shadow	Sigh. Being a Royals fan reminds me of what it must be like to be a KSU fan. I am not even disappointed or surprised at this point. In fact I kind of expect things like this. _________________________ kusports.net Peace Out and Rock Chalk Jayhawk.
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#1146572 - 03/07/10 08:36 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jayhwk01]
Merg311 Crimson & Blue Blood Registered: 08/01/06 Loc: Hays, KS	As another Royals fan, here are my thoughts... Had Alex Gordon been drafted by any other team, he would be an All-Star, would never have had injury problems, and we would all be saying...damn, the Royals should have drafted him. Seriously, I've questioned some GM decisions when warranted, but it seems no matter what they do, or who they draft, that blue Royals script on the front of the jersey ensures that individual will SUCK. Sigh...can't wait for opening day, I guess. _________________________ "Anything from Missouri has a taint about it."
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#1146573 - 03/07/10 09:25 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: Merg311]
jammahawk Prairie Warrior Registered: 01/02/05 Loc: In the Corleone compound	I would suggest Alex not slide head first , especially without glove in hand. _________________________ " Stay thirsty my friends ".
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#1146574 - 03/08/10 12:03 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jammahawk]
jayhwk01 Timmy's Nemesis Registered: 01/22/05 Loc: Mt. Oread's Shadow	If Dayton has any skills at all I would suggest we trade Alex while there is any value left. Unfortunately we seem to be stuck with both of them. _________________________ kusports.net Peace Out and Rock Chalk Jayhawk.
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#1146575 - 03/08/10 12:06 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jayhwk01]
JFish26 Max Falkenstien Registered: 03/17/05 Loc: KC, MO	Why trade him now when his value is in the gutter? _________________________ 2013-14 -- One for the other thumb.
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#1146576 - 03/08/10 12:06 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jayhwk01]
jaynovahawk07 Baby Jay Registered: 09/20/08 Loc: Kansas City, Missouri	This isn't good news for the Royals.
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#1146577 - 03/08/10 12:13 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: JFish26]
jayhwk01 Timmy's Nemesis Registered: 01/22/05 Loc: Mt. Oread's Shadow	Quote: Why trade him now when his value is in the gutter? I should have clarified. Remember I was in favor of trading him at the beginning of last year and got shouted down. That said after her rehabs....again....and if he show ANY signs of life I say send the Alex Gordon experiment down the road. Yeah he probably becomes the player we all thought he would be somewhere else but you know a change of scenery might be the only way that happens. If you can get something for him then send him. As I said earlier tho' this would be assuming Dayton could somehow pull a trade of Alex off without coming out the complete loser. His track record indicates that is not likely so Alex likely stays and collects his injury checks for another season. Bottom line is at some point it is time to cut ties and move on for better or worse. _________________________ kusports.net Peace Out and Rock Chalk Jayhawk.
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#1146578 - 03/08/10 12:49 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jayhwk01]
jammahawk Prairie Warrior Registered: 01/02/05 Loc: In the Corleone compound	Quote: If Dayton has any skills at all I would suggest we trade Alex while there is any value left. Unfortunately we seem to be stuck with both of them. It would make no sense to trade him now. Trade value is very low now, Alex may not even miss opening day, it would be better to let him play and hope his value goes up. If he plays well enough and his trade value goes up, it would probably be better to keep him anyway, he plays a position that the Royals need someone who can perform. If Gordon can perform, I'd just assume the Royals keep him. _________________________ " Stay thirsty my friends ".
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#1146579 - 03/08/10 12:53 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jayhwk01]
jammahawk Prairie Warrior Registered: 01/02/05 Loc: In the Corleone compound	Quote: Quote: Why trade him now when his value is in the gutter? I should have clarified. Remember I was in favor of trading him at the beginning of last year and got shouted down. That said after her rehabs....again....and if he show ANY signs of life I say send the Alex Gordon experiment down the road. Yeah he probably becomes the player we all thought he would be somewhere else but you know a change of scenery might be the only way that happens. If you can get something for him then send him. As I said earlier tho' this would be assuming Dayton could somehow pull a trade of Alex off without coming out the complete loser. His track record indicates that is not likely so Alex likely stays and collects his injury checks for another season. Bottom line is at some point it is time to cut ties and move on for better or worse. Not trying to come off sounding like a smart a$$, but if you know about his track record with injuries, don't you think other GM's would be cautious of it as well, and not offer much in return. The Royals don't need another AAAA player in return. _________________________ " Stay thirsty my friends ".
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#1146580 - 03/08/10 12:55 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jammahawk]
JFish26 Max Falkenstien Registered: 03/17/05 Loc: KC, MO	Jamma's right. Gordon's upside is still very well worth keeping him around. You can bet that any number of teams would LOVE to toss the Royals a throwaway piece for AG. I can think of one, in particular, whose soon-to-be-former home is outside my window. _________________________ 2013-14 -- One for the other thumb.
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#1146581 - 03/08/10 01:53 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jammahawk]
jayhwk01 Timmy's Nemesis Registered: 01/22/05 Loc: Mt. Oread's Shadow	Quote: Quote: Quote: Why trade him now when his value is in the gutter? I should have clarified. Remember I was in favor of trading him at the beginning of last year and got shouted down. That said after her rehabs....again....and if he show ANY signs of life I say send the Alex Gordon experiment down the road. Yeah he probably becomes the player we all thought he would be somewhere else but you know a change of scenery might be the only way that happens. If you can get something for him then send him. As I said earlier tho' this would be assuming Dayton could somehow pull a trade of Alex off without coming out the complete loser. His track record indicates that is not likely so Alex likely stays and collects his injury checks for another season. Bottom line is at some point it is time to cut ties and move on for better or worse. Not trying to come off sounding like a smart a$$, but if you know about his track record with injuries, don't you think other GM's would be cautious of it as well, and not offer much in return. The Royals don't need another AAAA player in return. I think it makes little difference at this point. I really hope I am wrong but AG looks like a bona fide bust. I don't want to trade him right now. I want to trade him if he shows any signs of life at all. I just don't see him being much at this point which is where you, fish, and I disagree. You see a larger upside so the risk of keeping him is worth it to you. What I really wanted was to trade him before the beginning of last year but that is kind of like the downtown stadium at this point.....spilled milk. _________________________ kusports.net Peace Out and Rock Chalk Jayhawk.
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#1146582 - 03/08/10 07:36 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jayhwk01]
ku_painter Pixel Gangster Registered: 02/21/05 Loc: Rockin a dial-up connection	I think my initiation lies with the circumstances around the injury. Its Spring Training and I don't understand sliding in head first ? (because of the risk of injury) Secondly, and thsi is all rumorville, but it was thrown around that he was sliding head first because his hip was/is still sore. Anyhoo, I agree with those who say we need to keep him for now _________________________ I listen to crappy indie music.
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#1146583 - 03/09/10 12:55 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: ku_painter]
jamboslice John Brown Registered: 07/05/09 Loc: Overland Park, KS	It would be really telling if his hip is still sore. AROD had the same thing last year and came back just fine (although we don't know how much roids he needed to do that) to finish off the season. If AG is still suffering from this injury, he might just be too injury prone to ever expect much out of. _________________________ "Digital Penetration"
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#1146584 - 03/09/10 01:17 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jamboslice]
NotAPuke Wilt Chamberlain Registered: 08/28/02 Loc: Kansas	No offense, but they traded the wrong guy to the White Sox. All runners had been instructed to slide feet first. AG reminds me of Texas basketball...all potential, no results. _________________________ The number of people who show up for your funeral will always depend on the weather.
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#1146585 - 03/09/10 01:26 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: NotAPuke]
JFish26 Max Falkenstien Registered: 03/17/05 Loc: KC, MO	No, they traded the right guy. Teahen's not worth his paycheck at this point. And Gordon was much better than you think in '07 and '08. _________________________ 2013-14 -- One for the other thumb.
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#1146586 - 03/09/10 04:58 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: JFish26]
NotAPuke Wilt Chamberlain Registered: 08/28/02 Loc: Kansas	Gordon is not that good in the infield, and his hitting has been spotty. He was great in college, but even the lowly Royals aren't college. _________________________ The number of people who show up for your funeral will always depend on the weather.
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#1146587 - 03/09/10 05:12 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: NotAPuke]
JFish26 Max Falkenstien Registered: 03/17/05 Loc: KC, MO	Quote: Gordon is not that good in the infield, and his hitting has been spotty. He was great in college, but even the lowly Royals aren't college. WAR = Wins Above Replacement. Gordon wasn't great, but he wasn't too shabby either. _________________________ 2013-14 -- One for the other thumb.
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#1146588 - 03/09/10 05:54 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: NotAPuke]
jammahawk Prairie Warrior Registered: 01/02/05 Loc: In the Corleone compound	Quote: No offense, but they traded the wrong guy to the White Sox. All runners had been instructed to slide feet first. AG reminds me of Texas basketball...all potential, no results. I will defend AG and the Royals for drafting him when they did, but him reminds me so much of the 13-14 year old kids I coached. All they were interested in was blowing bubbles while fielding ground balls, making sure their pant legs covered the heal of their cleets, and going for style points like sliding head first when it isn't necesary on the field. I'm hoping AG isn't as uncoachable as these kids were, his realized potential is needed on this team. _________________________ " Stay thirsty my friends ".
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#1146589 - 11/02/11 10:43 PM Re: Gordon questionable for Opening Day [Re: jammahawk]
jnewell Crimson & Blue Blood Registered: 08/07/08 Loc: Lawrence, KS	Bumpity bump bump. Notice JFish's posts. Great call.
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