Could the KC Royals know something about Alex Gordon?

The KC Royals’ recent moves raise several questions. Could the team secretly be dropping hints about the Alex Gordon situation?

Until Friday afternoon, the KC Royals were having a very quiet offseason. That changed when the team signed third baseman Maikel Franco to a one-year contract. Subsequently, Whit Merrifield was moved to center field and Hunter Dozier switched to right field. These decisions were met with mixed reviews, but they could indicate something bigger is on the horizon regarding outfielder Alex Gordon.

There’s a lot to unpack here. Yes, Franco is a third baseman. Signing the 27-year-old to a $3 million deal (potential for $4M with incentives taken into account) is a solid…