In 2006, Gordon was an All-Star and saved 36 games. Age, injury, and ineffectiveness then caught up to Flash. His 2007 campaign (3-2, 4.73), was filled with injury and disappointment as Gordon eventually lost his closers job to Brett Myers. In 2008 he had high hopes, opening the season as the set up man for Brad Lidge, but his arm again gave him trouble. He didn't see any action after July 5th due to shoulder and elbow issues. He finished the season 5-4 with a 5.16 ERA.
Gordon had surgery on his ulnar nerve this past October and will be ready by Opening Day. Gordon has expressed interest in returning to Philadelphia, but reports are the Phillies informed him the feeling isn't mutual.
If Gordon has any gas left in the tank, this might not be a bad signing for the DBacks. Unfortunately there's probably not a ton of gas left in the tank. Gordon is 41 and was considering Tommy John Surgery last year. He opted against it knowing his career would effectively be over. Just becasue his arm wasn't operated on doesn't mean the problem just went away. It's still there and will return.
A 41-year-old pitcher with a sore shoulder isn't a reliable option for any team. At best he might be useful for some middle relief, but at some point he'll again find himself on the disabled list.
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