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For literal years, we’ve all wondered what these post-2016 Chicago Cubs teams might look like with a legitimate replacement for Dexter Fowler atop the order, setting the table for guys like Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez. And, for years, Kansas City Royals utilityman Whit Merrifield has been on the top of many a list when it comes to dream trade targets.
So, naturally, as the Cubs set to embark on a sell-off, the Royals are reportedly “more open” to moving off Merrifield than in years past.