Relax, it’s just a promotion.
In the opening days of spring training, Royals catcher Salvador Perez was seen walking around the clubhouse toting a wooden bat wrapped in barbed wire.
It turns out the bat was a gift from somebody associated with “The Walking Dead,” the zombie-filled television series that airs on AMC. The bat is a replica version of “Lucille” — a weapon used by character Negan in the show. Perez said he and his wife are big fans of the show.
“It’s a nice show,” Perez said. “It looks real.”
For the moment, the bat has taken up residence in the clubhouse.