| November 28, 2021, 5:05 PM November 28, 2021, 5:05 PM MVP finalist Marcus Semien has agreed to a seven-year, $175-million contract with the Texas Rangers , according to multiple reports. Semien, who had a historic 2021 season with the Toronto Blue Jays highlighted by setting a single-season home run record for second basemen, will provide veteran leadership and a star bat to a Rangers team looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The 31-year-old, who is coming off a one-year, $18-million deal with the Blue Jays — is a career shortstop who transitioned to second base in Toronto. In 2021, he dominated at the dish, hitting .265/.334/.538 with 45 home runs and 102 RBIs while appearing in all 162 games. For his efforts, Semien was named to the all-star game, the All-MLB first team, finished third in MVP voting and won both a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award. For the Blue Jays, Semien’s departure opens a big hole in the middle of the infield and...