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Royals outfielder Alex Gordon retiring at end of 2020 season
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Why Dayton Moore believed it was important that Alex Gordon stayed in Royal blue
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Gordon ending career after 14 seasons in KC
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Retired KC Royals great Alex Gordon at peace with new life
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Alex Gordon plays final game of Major League career
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Alex Gordon retiring from Royals
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Alex Gordon, Royals homegrown All-Star, announces retirement from baseball
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Alex Gordon retiring from Royals
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FOREVER ROYAL: Royals say goodbye to Alex Gordon with emotional video, hugs as he exits field