Gordon Decision Looms For Royals

I don’t wish to harsh anyone’s buzz out there in Royal Land, because this is a really good team, and a lot of fun to watch. But there is a major decision looming for this franchise, and it will affect not just how they approach the offseason, but possibly the July 31 trading deadline. The decision revolves around three questions: can they re-sign Alex Gordon? Should they re-sign Alex Gordon? And will they re-sign Alex Gordon?

I guess “re-sign” could be a bit of a misnomer. Gordon holds a player option for 2016, so theoretically he could exercise that and return for one more year in Kansas City at the same $12.5 million salary he has this year. Also theoretically, Emma Stone could call me up…