New Texas Rangers infielder Marcus Semien answers questions at a press conference at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Dec. 1, 2021. Prior to the Dec. 1 lockout established by Major League Baseball, the Rangers signed two-time All-Star shortstop Corey Seager and Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to long-term contracts worth a combined half-billion dollars. Semien Is among eight players of the Major League Baseball Players’ Association executive council helping represent players in the current labor negotiations, which are expected to resume in earnest this month. (Richard W. Rodriguez / AP PHOTO)
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