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Alex Gordon’s make-or-break 2010 season has been derailed . In the same week that Justin Upton re-upped and signed a six year/$51 million contract—validating his presence in the league—Gordon broke his thumb on a head first slide into second base.  The team has placed a three to four week timetable on his injury. That should be especially concerning for the Royals, as this was supposed to be the year the one-time franchise centerpiece finally took a step forward and into the same class as fellow 2005 draft picks Upton, Ryan Braun, and Troy Tulowitzki. This is the second early season injury in as many years for the former prospect, as the gloss on his image appears to be tarnishing. Even if Gordon is able to return in less than a month, Opening Day is at the beginnin ...

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Article written by Jordan Bratt