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Chicago White Sox one smart move away from playoff contention

By Ernest Shepard

Aug 18, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; The Chicago White Sox logo behind home plate before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; The Chicago White Sox logo behind home plate before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) is tagged out by New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) in the 9th inning in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) is tagged out by New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) in the 9th inning in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Alex Gordon

Expectations were that Alex Gordon would not be in the White Sox’s plans. However, the longer he remains unsigned, the better it is for Chicago.

What are the odds of Gordon taking a one-year deal after walking away from an offer to re-sign with the Kansas City Royals?

In baseball, most MLB free agents would like to find a team before the turn of the calendar year. Pitchers have dominated this free-agency period. There are few teams with money to spend, and of all the years for the New York Yankees to get frugal, things are not materializing the Alex Gordon’s camp could have anticipated.

Gordon, at 32, is the oldest between the trio including Cespedes and Upton would be a perfect fit defensively for the White Sox.

He covers so much range in the outfield, that any mistakes made by center fielder Adam Eaton would be covered. The only downside to Alex Gordon is that he is not a power hitter. Conversely, his penchant for getting on base would help a team that finished near the bottom of just about every offensive statistic that matters. If Gordon does not find a home soon, the Chicago White Sox could land him at a discounted rate.

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