Lots to get to this week. Alex Gordon is retiring, and the Chiefs are playing the Ravens.

Gordon debuted during the first full season I covered the Royals full-time. I can’t say I know him incredibly well — who can? — but I can say I’ve known him a long time. Wanted to share some thoughts on him as a man, and then we go heavy on Chiefs at Baltimore, including an enlightening conversation with the voice of the Ravens.

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