All the stories about expectations, exciting new contracts, and the first of what will probably be many lineup projections have been written, it’s time to answer some of the emails. As always, drop a line to KoKMailbag@gmail.com. On to the bag: (more…)

Alex Gordon. (Photo Credit: Peter G. Aiken-US PRESSWIRE)

Dear Alex,

I’ve been thinking about a lot of things today. About you, about us, about how much you’ve meant to me over the years and about how I feel about you. I think, from what I’ve read anyway, you’ve been having these thoughts too.

I’ve been thinking about your struggles and problems and how I’ve stuck with you through all of them. I know, I know, I may not have always shown my support, but believe me, I’ve always known that some day you would become the player you were meant to be.

But yesterday, after the announcement of your one-year deal avoiding arbitration, I’m saddened.

I’m saddened that all of my support has lead to this: a simple one-year contract. I would have hoped that by now, my devotion and feelings towards you would have been recognized, and you would have taken it upon yourself to see to it that we would be together for longer than that. I know this isn’t the end of the road for us, and a contract now doesn’t rule out continuing to negotiate for a longer contract during next season, but I’m still a little worried. (more…)