Mets, Rangers finalizing trade: Nimmo to Texas, Semien to NY

stevenash · 11-23-25, 06:08 PM

Interesting

I'm a big Semien fan.
He plays solid up the middle infield, can play four different positions, and he carries a good stick.

Bluehorseshoe · 11-23-25, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by stevenash

Interesting

I'm a big Semien fan.
He plays solid up the middle infield, can play four different positions, and he carries a good stick.

The last two years have been tough for his bat. Maybe a new place will help.

stevenash · 11-23-25, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by Bluehorseshoe

The last two years have been tough for his bat. Maybe a new place will help.

Yeah.
Playing every game from 2018 to 2024 (2020 was shortened due to COVID) will wear you down.
Plus, the bat slows down (as you alluded to) when you turn 35.
Hell, my bat slowed down when I turned 25.

He's an Iron Man, and I'm a sucker for those Swiss Army knife utility players.

Bluehorseshoe · 11-23-25, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by stevenash

Yeah.
Playing every game from 2018 to 2024 (2020 was shortened due to COVID) will wear you down.
Plus, the bat slows down (as you alluded to) when you turn 35.
Hell, my bat slowed down when I turned 25.

He's an Iron Man, and I'm a sucker for those Swiss Army knife utility players.

This trade was 100% to make another big move for the Mets.

stevenash · 11-24-25, 01:06 AM

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