Starter goes 106 pitches, hands ball to KC’s bullpen
‘Steady Eddie’ demeanor has been fine model for younger teammates
If Edinson Volquez had had his way, someone besides him probably would have made the opening-day start for the Royals against the Mets on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.
As he considered the prospect early in spring training, before he knew he’d get the gig, Volquez let loose one of those contagious laughs of his. Then he said he’d prefer not to have the task, because he enjoys the spectacle of the day and had done it before (in 2011 with the Reds).