Alex Gordon has called Kansas City home for every season he's been in the MLB, and it looks like the 32-year-old may spend the rest of his career here.
Gordon, a four-time Gold Glove recipient, has signed to a four-year, $72 million contract with the Royals.
Gordon helped the Royals win the World Series in 2015 as a left fielder and with crucial at bats, including a solo home run that led to a 1-0 series lead versus the New York Mets.
Alex Gordon living the DREAM: https://t.co/n0tVUg9pKX #Clutch https://t.co/i8wSQbzEiZ
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2015
When the Royals will face off against the Mets in their 2016 home opener on April 3, Alex Gordon will once again don a Kansas City uniform and his fans are very excited. Here's what they had to say Wednesday as "Alex Gordon" trended on Twitter with over 20,000 tweets.
Alex Gordon being back got me like pic.twitter.com/woutnoDFIP
— Sports Fan Guy (@KyleinKC) January 6, 2016
I can't believe Alex Gordon is trending!! The country loves the #Royals! #KC
— Ali (@alijean1984) January 6, 2016
Alex Gordon must be feeling some type of way right now. Welcome back, our King. #KCMO #ForeverRoyal pic.twitter.com/r6hDOHJwZq
— MMCO (@MountainMoverCo) January 6, 2016
KU wins an insane bball game, the Royals resign Alex Gordon, if the Chiefs win the wild card game on Sat, my veins will bleed bbq sauce.
— Linda Willhite (@willhitell) January 6, 2016
Wait is it Christmas again? BECAUSE THE ROYALS SIGNED ALEX GORDON pic.twitter.com/zc1WOMpoLO
— Cameron Kennedy (@Kstater13) January 6, 2016
I'm interested to see what Alex Gordon blowing a bubble looks like encased in bronze on the Outfield Plaza.
— Orbital Disaster (@NostradamvsKC) January 6, 2016
#4 is back and ready to patrol left field! Welcome back Alex Gordon #kansascityroyals #worldchamps #ForeverRoyal pic.twitter.com/X3E1AhSEa0
— Scott W Mc Curdy (@Scottmac65) January 6, 2016
One day there will be statue of Alex Gordon at the K.Most important player since George Brett in KC without a doubt pic.twitter.com/87HjVCl3yk
— Shane Emery (@TheShaneEmery) January 6, 2016
When Alex Gordon decides to stay at the @Royals.. #KcProud pic.twitter.com/PoN0IkP3st
— Blooom (@BlooomInc) January 6, 2016
Best news of the day: Alex Gordon is coming back to Kansas City. pic.twitter.com/dKBZcFt88y
— scott hild (@scotthild21) January 6, 2016
So excited that #AlexGordon is remaining with the #Royals #ForeverRoyal
— Deana (@carridea) January 6, 2016
Kyle J Smith is KCUR's Digital Intern. You can find him on Twitter, @kjs_37.
