KC Royals: Jeison Guzman earning some recognition in spring training

Jeison Guzman has had an inconsistent minor league career, thus far. But during this offseason, the KC Royals have shown they believe in him.

I will admit to being surprised when the KC Royals chose to protect young Jeison Guzman on the 40-man roster. Even with expanded rosters, it was difficult for me to imagine a big-league club taking him and keeping him in the major leagues all season.

I was even a little surprised when he got invited to the KC Royals big league camp. But, as usual, it appears very possible that the KC Royals know a little more about baseball and pro potential than I do.

It is not that Guzman was ever a bad signing. Far from it. He was originally signed as a highly sought…