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The Royals hosted FanFest this weekend at Bartle Hall in downtown Kansas City, and despite the loss of a few familiar faces, fans turned out in droves to support their boys in blue. Here are some of the sights and sounds of 2018 Royals FanFest.
Here come the fans!
Open the floodgates: the general public is now entering #RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/GA0FTaCdGZ
— Charlie Keegan (@CharlieKeegan41) January 27, 2018
Despite an uncertain future, Royals fans are ready to support their club.
So what was there to do at FanFest?
.@mickshaffer takes on Royals FanFest in 60 seconds.@41actionnews pic.twitter.com/EiZVVHcz9C
— Alex Baum (@a_baum_1) January 27, 2018
FLAGS FLY FOREVER!!!!
Thanks for the birthday presents, @Royals. #RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/2phw3UD6OF
— Joey Liccar (@joeyofdethmetal) January 26, 2018
There were plenty of Q&A sessions, including one with manager Ned Yost, who is already out of a wheelchair following a serious fall last year.
Ned walking, impressive recovery from such a traumatic injury #RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/qQ1q4PyW5C
— Magolor (@MagolorMudkip) January 26, 2018
The players made the rounds and talked about the upcoming season.
#RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/JyBQBc0vzq
— Colton Richardson (@Colton__4) January 27, 2018
Brandon Moss on Eric Hosmer: “Me on a personal level, I home he comes back. He’s one of my best friends.” #RoyalsFanFest #RaisedRoyals
— KMBC (@kmbc) January 26, 2018
When asked about the Royals “rebuilding” Merrifield said “we’re not the ones saying that. Everyone in the locker room believes we can win.”
— KMBC (@kmbc) January 26, 2018
Gordon said he’s open to playing CF with Lorenzo Cain’s departure. “I’m sure I’ll talk to Ned about that.”
— KMBC (@kmbc) January 26, 2018
Alex on Greinke ribbing him years ago about hitting 0 home runs: "Well I did face Greinke later with the Brewers and I took him deep, so.... suck on that, Zack." #Royals #RoyalsFanFest
— Ian Badeer (@IanBadeer) January 26, 2018
Lorenzo Cain is gone, but Salvy is still gonna bother him.
Salvy calls LoCain from the stage #RoyalsFanFest #RaisedRoyal #RaisedRoyal pic.twitter.com/38VNgGRq5I
— #TheProcess Salazar (@asal1876) January 27, 2018
There was a fashion show.
#RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/9fODMfvf6t
— Magolor (@MagolorMudkip) January 27, 2018
NOW VOGUE.
Fashion show finale! #RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/6M6hJUy2UK
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 27, 2018
Royals Fashion show was a hit! Thank you players for being good sports and playing along ⚾️ @duffkc41 @drewbutera #RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/zPchlQbJE4
— Kelley Murphy (@KelBel_29) January 27, 2018
Oh my, Drew Butera in a onesie.
@Royals @drewbutera Way to strut the runway and bring the house down! #royalsfanfest #fashionshow pic.twitter.com/LUBfnGat3U
— Deb (@dlswilson3_deb) January 27, 2018
To think we live in a world that Blake Shelton won sexiest man alive when @drewbutera exists. pic.twitter.com/NbpnzTaOnS
— megan (@SprotsBae) January 27, 2018
And of course, the fans got to meet the players.
Enjoyed hanging out with the @Royals Hall of Fame infield Cookie Rojas, Freddie Patek @GeorgeHBrett at #FanFest pic.twitter.com/bRsHK08bNb
— Frank White (@JCEFrankWhite) January 27, 2018
January 27, 2018.
— Amarillo Mullen (@Amarillo_Mae) January 27, 2018
My favorite pitcher ever.
I honestly have no words, except I almost cried.
Thank you so @duffkc41! #RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/rH0cWVOfbt
Thank you @porlando52 for making his day. Not often you can meet your favorite player in person! @Royals #RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/9NL8v3tUiE
— Tom Ink (@ink5) January 27, 2018
Got to meet Hud today! @Royals #RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/xY0mVsU3S9
— Brenda (@bree0606) January 27, 2018
Thank you @LBsTheZone Nice! pic.twitter.com/10TQi11iU6
— ... (@smdaly316) January 27, 2018
Great to meet you, @duffkc41! I'll get you a custom baseball card for your family's collection next year. pic.twitter.com/50RfcuJkU8
— Ian Badeer (@IanBadeer) January 26, 2018
She absolutely loved this @SalvadorPerez15 thank you soo much. .@Royals #RoyalsFanFest pic.twitter.com/SONZrfxk5z
— Shelby (@shelbyrays) January 27, 2018
Did you go to FanFest? What was your experience like?