Royals players have now been in camp for a full week, which means there has been a LOT of pitcher-covering-first-base drills. This week, teams have begun playing actual games that keep score and everything, even if they don’t count in the standings. It is just one week, but what have we learned about the Royals from the first week in camp?
Some players are in the best shape of their life
Spring represents a fresh slate for players, and a chance to improve their physique. While “best shape in his life” stories are a bit cliche at this point, it is better to see players come into camp with more muscles rather than showing up with a beer gut and a cigarette hanging out of their mouth.