The phone lines were going crazy inside Sports Radio 810 WHB.
The excitement about Gordon's return even bringing some callers to tears.
The three-time All-Star outfielder signed a four-year contract with a mutual option for the 2020 season.
The Royals made the announcement after Jeffrey Flanagan, who covers the team as the beat writer for MLB.com, reported the deal.
CONFIRMED: He's staying!The Kansas City Royals have officially announced outfielder Alex Gordon has singed a 4-year deal with the team!
Posted by 41 Action News - KSHB-TV on Wednesday, January 6, 2016
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