The Texas Rangers are trading Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo, per Jeff Passan.

So much for a boring offseason for Your Texas Rangers.

When I saw rumors that Nimmo was available, he was someone I thought for a fleeting moment might make sense for Texas, until I was reminded of his contract. You know how when you’re at the car dealership, and you ask how much the car will cost, and they shift your focus to the monthly payment? That’s the Brandon Nimmo contract. Its a reasonable $20.5 million per year…for five more years, expiring in 2030, when Nimmo will be 37 years old.

Marcus Semien, meanwhile, has three years to go on his deal, at $26 million each of the next two seasons, and then $20 million in 2028. Pending whatever info still awaits regarding money going one wa

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