The Kansas City Royals have found themselves in an interesting situation. The teams former 5th overall pick in 2011 has been a letdown. He has had one of the most frustrating professional careers a player could have. Not because of performance, but because of health.
Bubba Starling had a chance to be the next “hometown kid”. Alex Gordon is the one player that fits that mold right now, coming to the Royals from Nebraska. Starling though, he was the kid from Gardner, Kansas. Just 30 miles away from Kansas City.
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