"An intense hype and scrutiny surround the Royals' much-acclaimed pitching prospects this spring as they work their way, many for the first time, through big-league camp. Even club officials scramble for a look when Mike Montgomery or John Lamb throw a bullpen session or live batting practice. The same holds true for Aaron Crow, Chris Dwyer, Danny Duffy, Everett Teaford and Will Smith. And that's just for starters. "There are so many of them," pitching coach Bob McClure declared, "with so much better stuff than I'm used to watching. Now how much it takes to get them from there to here, I don't know. "It depends on their head. Can they handle the mental aspect? They have the physical talent … doggone it, it's pretty darn good out here. It's fun to watch." Luke Hochevar is no stranger to any of this. He was the first overall pick in the 2006 draft, after an All-America career at Tennessee, and is now the early favorite to start on opening day against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium." Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/19/2668130/hochevar-is-well-versed-with-hoopla.html
