The New York Mets are coming off a crushing season that was full of disappointment. After adding a lot of talent in the offseason, they missed the postseason as the small-market Cincinnati Reds danced into October.

This offseason, the Mets need to make some big moves, and they're getting started early. Over the weekend, they agreed to a trade that would send outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Marcus Semien.

Nimmo was a fan favorite in New York, but Semien was one of the more talented infielders in the American League, and he's under contract for a few more years.

After the trade, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns sent a message about Semien that should have the fans excited about the addition.

"He's a winner," Stearns said about

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