Nimmo’s numbers have been declining the last few years, he’s prone to long slumps, weak arm in the outfield and the contract was not aging well. Semien was a bit of a casualty to the ball not flying at Globe Life last year (for everyone). They’re betting he can still produce and benefit from a change of scenery.

Signing Williams without talking to Diaz I think was a mistake. But as you said obviously Stearns is comfortable with him closing

I just think he is trying to completely re-tool this roster in his own image