Rustin Dodd: Looking at the Royals' salary commitments for 2012

At the moment, the Royals have 15 players on their 40-man roster under contract for a combined $47.742 million in 2012.

That of course does not include Alex Gordon.

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Why is there doubt that Gordon will be signed long-term?

Moore’s history and all the evidence points to Gordon signing an extension.

by Yodazilla on Jan 19, 2012 6:55 AM EST reply actions

The future is always in doubt because it hasn't happened yet.

I can’t speak for anyone else, but I expect it to happen.

by kcemigre on Jan 19, 2012 9:00 AM EST up reply actions

me too

Fire Everyone

by billybeingbilly on Jan 19, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

Because it isn't easy to do

I think both sides are willing to do it for the right price. We have no idea if the two sides, in the end, are going to be able to come up with a price that is acceptable to both sides.

Right now I’d guess that there’s a 70% chance that this happens.

You may know me as NYRoyal.

by Scott McKinney on Jan 19, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions

Any ideas on what the chances are that it will be front-loaded?

I think Mellinger argued this on the Don’t Kill the Mellinger. But my understanding is that front-loading never happens even if it makes a ridiculous amount of sense.

by hawkinscm87 on Jan 19, 2012 12:10 PM EST reply actions