This new contract will pay him a guaranteed $37.5 million for the first four years -- $6 million in 2012, $9 million in 2013, $10 million in 2014 and $12.5 million in 2015. In addition, Gordon holds a player option for 2016 at $12.5 million. The contract also contains some fairly standard performance bonuses.
After general manager Dayton Moore made the announcement, Gordon was Quoted saying this, " It`s a very special day, I couldn't be more excited," "He said four years with a player option, I look at it as five years.
"This is where I want to be, surrounded by great people. It starts with the Glass family and ever since Dayton came into this organization, you kind of saw something change and he turned this organization around and it's really the right step to where the players want to be."
This now makes the third long-term agreement reached in camp. Catcher Salvador Perez signed a contract that guarantees him $7 million over five years with three club options that could increase the total to $26.75 million. Perez has since suffered a knee injury, undergone surgery and is expected to miss about half the season.
Shortstop Alcides Escobar signed a deal that guarantees him $10.5 million over four years plus two club options that could boost the total worth to $21.7 million.
Sad to hear about Perez, but it`s a great thing the Royals locked up that potential, because they will need him towards the end of the season if they make a run. This is quite possible with Butler, Cain, Gordon, and Hosmer all hitting above .400, this signing could be one of the biggest Accomplishments Made by the royals Staff since the 1985 season. If these 4 can stay healthy and continue with the hot bats,I see the Royals having a great offense and ok defense. This could possibly mean a division Crown at the end of the season. your thoughts? Post em below.. :)
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