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Mets trade for Marcus Semien complicates path for top prospect

The New York Mets have made their first major splash of the offseason. After acquiring veteran second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers in exchange for fan-favorite outfielder Brandon Nimmo, it became clear that David Stearns had begun executing his plan to improve the club's run prevention.

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