The Kansas City Royals had two guys named Alex on their roster this past season, and many are campaigning for one of them to be re-signed.

Kansas City Royals right fielder Alex Rios (15) – Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The Royals should sign Alex to a contract this off season, but not necessarily the one you’re thinking. The Alex I’m referring to isn’t the one who dove into the stands in Chicago, or blasted the game tying home run in the ninth inning of the World Series opener.

The Alex I’m referring to is the one who quietly put together a decent season in right field when healthy. No need to adjust your glasses or fix your screen, as you likely read it correctly in the title.

The Royals should try to re-sign Alex Rios.

Now before you try and reach through the screen and strangle me, bear with my analysis for a few minutes.

There has been a lot of talk about the Kansas City Royals and Alex Gordon during the off season. Gordon is, without question, the current face of the franchise and many, including myself, will be sad to see him go.

I find it hard to believe that Dayton Moore and company will extend a long term contract to an aging player, but part of me hopes to see Gordo back in Royal blue next year and the years after.

All of that being said, Alex Rios appears to be the type of player Dayton Moore likes to target. That is to say, a player coming off a seemingly down year, with some upside, and who shouldn’t break the bank.