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Nimmo leaves a solid if not everlasting legacy with the Mets, but Semien is a sparkling defender at an up-the-middle spot at second base.
The Mets made their first blockbuster trade of the offseason on Sunday when they sent outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for All-Star infielder Marcus Semien. Speaking on Baseball Night in New York this week, Mets announcer Ron Darling shared his reaction to the splashy trade, which he said “shocked” him.