Merrifield Is Excited To Be Apart of The Game In The Future

As Tuesdays non-waiver Trade Deadline draws near, the Royals remain reluctant to move players with extended club control, and that news suits super-utility man Whit Merrifield just fine.

Moore reiterated those comments in a text to MLB Network on Friday, specifically about Merrifield while the utility man was being interviewed on the Network.

Royals officials believe players such as Merrifield, Danny Duffy and Salvador Perez could help usher in the next wave of young talent.

Merrifield, who is 29 and under team control for four more years, is honored he could be seen as a leader when the club is a contender again.