Royals trade candidate: Scott Barlow

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Royals have struck early in the trade market, having already dealt Carlos Santana to the Mariners back in June, they have dealt All-Star outfielder to the Yankees for three minor leaguers this week. This could be just the beginning of what could be a very active trade deadline for the Royals. But if the Royals are going to be truly transactional, they could look to trade one of their most attractive trade candidates - reliever Scott Barlow.

Typically, the Royals only trade players that are in their contract year, the obvious candidates for a team out of contention to deal. But that philosophy may be changing, at least according to…