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10 things to know about Rangers infielder Marcus Semien, like his connection to Ron Washington
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Oakland Athletics: The A's All-Time Best Shortstop
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Ex-A's stars Matt Olson, Marcus Semien lament what once was in Oakland
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I always believed I could do it': How A's shortstop Marcus Semien turned into a star
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Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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White Sox forced into winner-take-all Game 3
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Blue Jays acquire 3B Matt Chapman from Oakland for 4 players
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Ex-A's stars Matt Olson, Marcus Semien lament what once was in Oakland
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I always believed I could do it': How A's shortstop Marcus Semien turned into a star
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Blue Jays agree to 1-year, $18M US deal with infielder Marcus Semien: reports
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Former White Sox infielder Marcus Semien was an MVP nominee
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AL MVP: How Oakland A's Marcus Semien turned it all around
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Texas Rangers: Marcus Semien is a top-10 player of the decade so far