With the news breaking earlier today that outfielder Alex Gordon has resigned with the only organization he has ever known, the Chicago White Sox front office should not only be kicking themselves, but they should be ashamed of their lack of action. Gordon reportedly will receive $72 million over four years, which makes his deal the largest contract in Kansas City Royals history, surpassing that given to former starting pitcher Gil Meche as well as former first baseman Mike Sweeney. (Although KC fans hope Gordon’s money doesn’t turn his production to Meche like levels.
The White Sox made a giant mistake not signing Alex Gordon
