Day five in Arizona, and it’s far too early to say this Royals camp has a certain vibe. There are new faces, of course. There are the usual veterans and reclamation projects. There are the usual rhythms of spring training.
But oftentimes, this Royals camp can feel like a bunch of college friends getting together seven or eight years after graduation. The analogy is not perfect. It’s not meant to be. But this Royals team has grown up together. There’s a comfort level. The players understand each other. Even in an environment where professional athletes are competing against each other for very lucrative salaries, there is very little tension in the room.