"It's not quite as much fun as last year," Hall of Famer George Brett said, "but it's still pretty damn fun."
Even Royals owner David Glass, drenched in champagne, noticed one subtle difference: "You know, last year they were spraying the champagne and drinking the beer. At least this year they're drinking the champagne and spraying the beer."
All around the clubhouse there were lasting images. There was Brett, the third baseman from the 1985 World Series champions, hugging this year's third baseman, Mike Moustakas.
"I'm really happy for you," Brett shouted at Moustakas, through the noise.