The Kansas City Royals will be sellers at this year's trade deadline, and they are talking "more seriously" about second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield in trade talks more than ever before, according to one rival executive. Merrifield will be a free agent after next season. Outfielder Andrew Benintendi might be the Royals' top piece this summer, while first baseman Carlos Santana may also draw some interest. Merrifield, 33, is still plenty useful with nine stolen bases, but he hasn't hit ...