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Shawn McFarland writes that the trade that sent Marcus Semien to New York basically hinged on Brandon Nimmo’s belief that the Texas Rangers can win.

Kevin Sherrington writes that it’s now on Chris Young and gang to honor Nimmo’s belief in the org, even if it means having to get creative with the payroll.

Kennedi Landry notes that Nimmo consulted with former (and now current) teammate Jacob deGrom on the viability of Texas before the trade.

Mike Piellucci writes that even a lesser version of Nimmo can help become step one in the resurrection of the Rangers’ lineup.

Over at FanGraphs, Michael Baumann offers a review of the trade which swapped two expensive organizational pillars for each other.

At The Athletic, Chad Jennings and Zack Meisel grade the trade with Meisel’s ‘

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