Gordon's Swing Problems

Gordon said his adjustments to his swing are relatively minor, though both Gregg and Omaha manager Mike Jirschele think that those changes have helped put him in a better position to succeed in the majors.

"We’ve just tried to shorten up his swing, take the loop out of it," Gregg said. "We’ve opened up his front foot a little bit, which allows his head to be turned more easily to the pitcher, and that clears his hips so he can swing through the ball a little better. Normally he would dive in and keep his foot closed, which locks up his hips and forces him to just swing with his arms more."

Jirschele said Gordon’s swing plane is keeping the bat in the strike zone longer, improving the possibility to make consistent, hard contact.

"I see a better swing than when he came here, and he’s been working hard at it," Jirschele said. "There isn’t anybody here who works harder than Alex does."

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Jirschele said

with a smirk

~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

nevermind

by who am i? on Jun 16, 2010 9:19 AM EDT reply actions

That's not good enough.

by kansasjhawk044 on Jun 16, 2010 9:19 AM EDT reply actions

Pumping up his trade value:

“I see a better swing than when he came here, and he’s been working hard at it,” Jirschele said. “There isn’t anybody here who works harder than Alex does.”

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by Warden11 on Jun 16, 2010 9:41 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Yes

It seems like every time I read a comment from the org about Alex its some flowery “hard working” or “great attitude” sentiment…it just makes me wonder if they are trying too hard to convince someone…

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by Royal Kingdom on Jun 17, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions

It's best to let him work through things in the minors. :)

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by 306008 on Jun 16, 2010 9:59 AM EDT reply actions

It sounds like he's not getting too frustrated

That’s a positive that can’t be said for the fans.

by kcdc1 on Jun 16, 2010 10:23 AM EDT reply actions

I mean, he’s a failed savior in KC and a royalty in Nebraska… but yeah, I’d still get pissed by the idiocy of this front office.

by AtTheWall on Jun 16, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions

I've said this a bunch

but while I think Gordon would be a big boost to the Royals OF, I don’t really mind if it takes another 4-6 weeks to bring him up. We could stumble upon a decent trade for one of our useless vets in the meantime, and it’s not like Gordon’s getting worse by playing in Omaha instead of KC.

by kcdc1 on Jun 16, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions

winning more games this year

Just hurts our chances at a better pick in the next draft.

by stlJeff on Jun 16, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

It's too bad Dayton Moore's group wasn't here in 2007

so that these problems could have been spotted and corrected before he got called up

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by Matt Klaassen on Jun 16, 2010 11:13 AM EDT reply actions

I know you're just joking around

but I think criticizing a GM for his organization helping a player to make adjustments (even several years into the player-organization relationship) is kind of an unreasonable standard to set. Players are constantly making adjustments throughout their careers.

by kcdc1 on Jun 16, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

He's tearing it up

Too bad we can’t find a place for him in our loaded outfield.

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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 16, 2010 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

OF ?

As tired as it gets watching Podz make outs at the top of our order, Kendell makes me want to puke. I am pretty sure I could walk into his swing and not get hurt. He can’t hit a ball hard enough to go through the infield!!!! Tell me the last ground ball he hit through a hole on the infield!!!

by 102win on Jun 16, 2010 12:10 PM EDT reply actions