CSN Bay Area · Jan 10, 2020
MLB rumors: A's sign Marcus Semien, six others to avoid arbitration
A's GM David Forst hopes to keep Oakland's core togetherAfter entering the winter with seven arbitration-eligible players, the A’s have reached agreements with all parties, including AL MVP finalist Marcus Semien, The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser reports, citing sources.
Semien will get $13 million in a one-year deal, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand first reported. The shortstop earned $5.9 million in 2019 and is set to enter free agency after the 2020 season.
Per source, SS Marcus Semien and the Athletics avoid arbitration, settle for $13 million.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 10, 2020[RELATED: Why A's must focus on Angels for shot at winning AL West]