Former Kansas City Royal Whit Merrifield enters his first day of spring training with the Philadelphia Phillies Monday in Clearwater, Fla. Merrifield, who spent parts of seven seasons with the Royals, said he signed with the Phillies for a chance to play in the postseason. Photo Credit: Heather Khalifa/Phildelphia Inquirer/TNS
By Alex Coffey Philadelphia Inquirer CLEARWATER, Fla. — A few weeks ago, Whit Merrifield met up with his friend Christian Walker. Merrifield and Walker, who…