Alex resigns in KC!

[Chidog31]

Reports are Alex has agreed to sign with KC. 4 years, $72 Million. That's a big contract for KC to hand out. I hope he stays healthy so it's worth the investment

 

[anon_umk0ifu6vj6zi]

Reports are Alex has agreed to sign with KC. 4 years, $72 Million. That's a big contract for KC to hand out. I hope he stays healthy so it's worth the investment

Yup. Listening to KC radio this morning. They are now calling him "Mr. Royal", the team pretty much just guaranteed another year of record attendance.

 

[jteten]

Congrats Royals fans!!

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

Sumbitch. Did not see that coming. Seems like a pretty risky signing, but I'm all for it. Wow.

Could he have gotten even more elsewhere? Did he sign for less just to be a Royal?

 

[jteten]

Did he score a nice opt out? I saw the $ totals, but nothing else.

 

[otismotis08]

I like it. Didn't think we'd get it done, but as time wore on...

 

[anon_umk0ifu6vj6zi]

Did he score a nice opt out? I saw the $ totals, but nothing else.

No details on that as of yet.

 

[timnsun]

Was I the only one that thought the OP meant he walked away from baseball? He resigned and not re-signed?

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

Was I the only one that thought the OP meant he walked away from baseball? He resigned and not re-signed?

Yes.

 

[beerdawg69]

He probably could of got more money elsewhere. Good for him. When he is done playing, the Royals will retire his number, and build a bronze statue of him, and slap it next to Brett. He will be the next George Brett in 20 yrs.

 

[HuskerDana]

Hell yes! Forever Royal.

 

[Cloud@Heart]

Was I the only one that thought the OP meant he walked away from baseball? He resigned and not re-signed?

No you were not...... I thought resignation letter had been turned in!

 

[wholecorn]

The first year’s salary will be lower to allow the team flexibility to make other additions, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets, and some of the annual payouts are deferred

 

[huskerbux]

Was I the only one that thought the OP meant he walked away from baseball? He resigned and not re-signed?

Nope. got me too.

 

[maplesyrup95]

Forever Royal! Let's make another run in 2016! April 3rd, you are not far away.

 

[anon_umk0ifu6vj6zi]

No opt out, taking less the 1st year. I think a starter is next. Need a 200-inning guy.

 

[HuskerDana]

Agree with double. Need an inning eater now.

 

[newAD]

Sweet!

 

[dinglefritz]

I posted several weeks ago that I was pretty sure he would re-sign and stay in KC. Not a surprise. They have lots of friends in KC, it's close to family in Lincoln and another of his wife's best friends is moving back to KC this spring. Lots of good reasons for him to take a little less to stay in KC. He's still going to make more money than any of us could ever dream of trying to spend.

 

[anon_umk0ifu6vj6zi]

Sweet!

Do you know who the chubby guy in the picture is? I know you are thinking it is ex HOL poster Ronhusk, but his name is actually Jimmy Faseler. He has a crazy story. Google his name some time.

 

[kaz36]

Gordon's deal will pay him $12M in 2016, $16M in 2017, $20M in 2018 and $20M in 2019 and there is a mutual option for $23M in 2020 with a $4M buyout. Interesting that it is so backloaded when KC will have some key guys hitting FA.

 

[anon_umk0ifu6vj6zi]

Someone bought him lunch in KC today... lol

 

[otismotis08]

Was I the only one that thought the OP meant he walked away from baseball? He resigned and not re-signed?

No

 

[newAD]

Do you know who the chubby guy in the picture is? I know you are thinking it is ex HOL poster Ronhusk, but his name is actually Jimmy Faseler. He has a crazy story. Google his name some time.

Wow I'd seen this guy before, never knew the story. He'll of a story.

 

[wholecorn]

Agree with double. Need an inning eater now.

I would like to see Fister in KC.

 

[dinglefritz]

Gordon's deal will pay him $12M in 2016, $16M in 2017, $20M in 2018 and $20M in 2019 and there is a mutual option for $23M in 2020 with a $4M buyout. Interesting that it is so backloaded when KC will have some key guys hitting FA.

Win now. Pay the bills later. Every franchise has to have a "face". They almost had to re-sign him.

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

Do you know who the chubby guy in the picture is? I know you are thinking it is ex HOL poster Ronhusk, but his name is actually Jimmy Faseler. He has a crazy story. Google his name some time.

OK, that was funny, and I loved the story as well. Love reading feel goods.

 

[mwulf]

Good for him...glad to see him stay with same organization. Would have been potentially miserable elsewhere and I bet he gets some sort of appearance deal when he retires...gets paid and a ring cant ask or more

 

[jay-cheese]

Congrats to Alex. Some may be more successful, but nobody plays the game harder. Well deserved and good recognition by KC management for resigning. He's a consumate pro in every way. I'll also never forget his 9th inning World Series homer that saved that game...