Phillies sign Gordon

[knocko94]

3 years 18 million

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2244420

Gordon is 38, 3 years is a ton at this stage in his career.

[cheeses_h_rice]

Is Gordon a set-up guy, or their closer?

[JUribe1989]

Is Gordon a set-up guy, or their closer?

He signed there instead on Texas because of the guaranteed 3rd year and a guarantee that he would be closer there.

I couldn't be happier! Go Phillies!:smile:

[Tragg]

These price reflect the Sox effect, imo. Pitching.

[MUsoxfan]

I hope that Philly is already drafting a buyout because there's no way this guy pitches 3 more years effectively

[MHOUSE]

Gordon was a pretty solid reliever while with the White Sox two years ago and he did a good job setting up Rivera the last two. I just don't see how he can pitch that well for 3 more years at age 38, especially considering the innings he logged with the NYY. I just can't see him being an effective closer everyday, pitching back-to-back games, his curveball isn't what it used to be. When he's off, he gets hammered. I think this will be a huge flop ala Percival in Detroit.