In SD, Hosmer sees similarities to Royals
(MLB.com San Diego Padres)

Seven years ago, Kansas City was primed to cash in on one of the game`s top farm systems. Eric Hosmer, the No. 3 overall Draft selection in 2008, was a pivotal part of that process, in which the Royals stockpiled young talent in hopes of a future payoff. The same is true of San Diego -- except now Hosmer is the $144 million man and not the bright-eyed youngster.