SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The talk of Royals camp on Tuesday was all about something that surfaced across the country in Mets camp in Florida.
A Newsday report, citing industry sources, said that the Royals were planning some retribution for the World Series Game 3 incident in which Mets starter Noah Syndergaard threw a pitch near Royals leadoff hitter Alcides Escobar's head.
The incident stirred up harsh words at the time, but Royals players and officials insisted Tuesday the team moved on quickly after winning it all.
The Mets and Royals open the season Sunday night with a two-game series in Kansas City, with the second game on Tuesday to feature Syndergaard on the hill for the Mets.