After getting no action in his first game, Gordon handled the first fly balls hit to him at his new position with relative ease.
PEORIA, Ariz. — Dee Gordon had to show his gratitude. It was moment to cherish with the person who helped make it happen.
So when he saw pitcher Mike Leake enter the clubhouse, he walked up to his new teammate, and gave him a big hug, saying: “Mike, thank you for getting me my first career flyball in center field.”
Leake played along and replied, “You’re welcome.”
Sure there was more than a hint of sarcasm to the display in front of the media and a few teammates.