Sep 3, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Marcus Semien (10) celebrates with the team after hitting a walkoff home run during the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
It was no secret that the Oakland A’s wanted to keep Marcus Semien. He had emerged as a leader, both in the clubhouse and on the diamond while being beloved in the community. As one of the longest tenured members of the organization, he was exactly the type of player that the team should have opened the checkbook to bring back.