Kansas City Royals rookie pitcher Kyle Zimmer has learned two quick lessons during his first major league spring training camp: Be careful what you say to the media, and don't call your teammates old.
Naturally, the Royals veteran pitchers didn't care for being called "old", but found a way to have some fun with it while teaching Zimmer a lesson he won't soon forget. James Shields led a group of veteran pitchers that had the words "OLD GUY" stitched on the backs of their jerseys. That wasn't enough for 40-year-old Guillermo Mota, however, as he took it a step further by getting the words "REAL OLD GUY" on the back of his.
Zimmer was a good sport about it, and we're sure he'll choose his words more wisely next time. Come to think of it, it's a good lesson for all of us.
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