KANSAS CITY -- On Thursday, the Royals extended a one-year qualifying offer, valued at $15.8 million, to left fielder Alex Gordon, who on Wednesday declined a player option valued at $13.75 million. Gordon will have until Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. CT to accept the offer. • Royals Hot Stove Tracker The Royals also exercised team options on shortstop Alcides Escobar and closer Wade Davis, while declining an option on outfielder Jonny Gomes. According to a source, Escobar is signed for $5.25 million next year and Davis for $8 million. But now the major decision of the offseason -- whether or not Gordon remains a Royal -- awaits. Gordon, 31, is the longest-tenured Royal and was the No. 2 overall...
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