Eric Hosmer reunion part two starts at 7:05 CT tonight, with the Royals taking on the San Diego Padres for the second time this spring. On the mound for the Royals will be Nate Karns, who will be throwing a baseball in a live game for the first time since last May, as he looks to make his return from the daunting Thoracic Outlent Syndrome.
Starting for the Padres will be old friend Chris Young. This will be his third appearance of the spring.
I asked Ned if this might be his Opening Day lineup: “No.