On Sunday, midway through a Cowboys comeback win over the Eagles, MLB announced the deal between the Rangers and Mets. In a bit of an MLB rarity, it was a straight one-for-one deal, plus some cash from the Mets. Rangers receive: OF Brandon Nimmo, $5 million. Mets receive: 2B Marcus Semien.

Marcus Semien has been known for his defense. His three Gold Gloves at second base have been a major part of what has helped him be a three-time third-place fin

Some GMs dance around whatever roster issues come up when they introduce a shiny new player after an important trade, but that’s not New York Mets GM David Stearns. He just acquired second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers,