SURPRISE, Ariz.
Last year was a learning experience for Royals left-hander Brian Flynn. Not for improving his pitching mechanics, but his perspective in sizing up the roster.
To reset: Flynn, obtained in a trade from the Miami Marlins for Aaron Crow in November 2014, was terrific last spring. In 15 relief innings, Flynn posted 14 strikeouts and a 2.40 ERA. His first experience in the bullpen after working as a starter at Wichita State through the minor leagues and five starts over two seasons with the Marlins had been successful.
Flynn thought his chances of making the Royals were solid.