Alex Gordon, JJ Hardy cash in on All-Star appearances, getting hefty raises
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Kansas City's Alex Gordon has cashed in the most on his All-Star selection.
By making the American League team for Tuesday night's game at Citi Field, the Royals outfielder received automatic $500,000 raises in each of the next two seasons and will earn $10.75 million in 2014 and $13.25 million in 2015, according to contract terms obtained by The Associated Press.
Baltimore shortstop J.J. Hardy also has an All-Star escalator provision, and his 2014 salary will increase by $500,000 to $7.5 million.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Colorado outfielder Michael Cuddyer had a conditional escalator triggered by his All-Star selection, and his 2014 pay will go up by $500,000 to $11 million if he has 500 plate appearances this year and is on the active roster at the end of season.