The Royals’ rumored deadline splash seems to have hit a snag, prompting a change in direction.
Even as the Kansas City Royals might be entering the playoff race and could be returning to "buyer" status after looking dead in the water to start the second half of the season, it doesn't look like one of their rumored targets is still a real possibility.
Earlier this month, rumors started coming fast and furious that the Royals might swing a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates that would see outfielder Bryan Renolds coming to Kauffman Stadium.