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Hosmer gets real in regard to spring numbers

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals manager Ned Yost always talks about disregarding his veterans' Spring Training numbers.

"The older guys, they come down here and they don't care about results," Yost said. "They're just working on things."

First baseman Eric Hosmer couldn't agree more.

"We're always paying attention to something we're doing," Hosmer said. "You're always working on something. Yeah, Spring Training numbers don't count, but you work on things. You work on situations.

"It's just really about getting the eyes trained, and seeing pitches."

Hosmer had two doubles in seven at-bats entering Thursday's game against the Rockies, and believes his swing is coming along just fine.