SURPRISE, Ariz. -- You wouldn't blame Royals right-hander Ian Kennedy if he preferred to simply stay in Arizona while the rest of the team prepares to break camp this week.
Kennedy has been that good this spring. In 17 1/3 innings, Kennedy has not allowed a run and has 19 strikeouts.
"Yeah, but I'm ready to go," Kennedy said, smiling. "I'm ready for the regular season. Besides, I did give up one run, in my eyes, to Venezuela, even though I guess that game doesn't count in the stats.
"But I'm feeling good. My curveball came quicker than normal.