In the laid back confines of spring training, there exists space for creativity, experimentation and a little fun.
With this ethos in mind, the Royals have hatched a plan that might seem a little out there. As major-league camp kicks into gear over the next two weeks, left fielder Alex Gordon is slated to log time in center.
Royals manager Ned Yost revealed the idea on Friday morning as the team took the field for its first full-squad workout. It is part of a larger gambit to juggle the outfield alignments and look at possible options, Yost said.