Blue Jays sign Marcus Semien, A’s whiff on obvious opportunity

Jan 27 2021 by Athletics Nation

 
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Oakland couldn’t match a ONE-YEAR CONTRACT?

The Oakland A’s longtime shortstop and hometown star is officially gone.

Free agent Marcus Semien signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, reports insider Jon Heyman. It’s a one-year, $18 million contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Semien is expected to play primarily second base for the Jays, adds Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

While Semien’s departure this winter was always an...

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