SURPRISE, Ariz. — Ian Kennedy is liking he things look with the Kansas City Royals.
Kennedy was the Royals' most expensive free agent offseason addition, signing a five-year, $70 million contract last month with the defending World Series champs. That is the most money the Royals have ever given a pitcher.
"They make it real easy on me," Kennedy said of fitting in with his teammates. "These guys are really close. You can't help but be close, going to the World Series back-to-back years.
"It seems like they have really good relationships. They are buddies. They are friends.