WHO IS UPSET THAT THE YANKEES LOST OUT ON SEMIEN? DON'T BE.

Honestly, I had every intention of writing a rumor piece, because let's face it there are TONS of rumors out there right now. We are ALL following them. Problem is a lockout is looming and the amount of signings that are about to happen could be mind boggling. Nobody wants to write a rumor piece only to find out that the rumor you are talking about already happened before your article is published. THAT is super embarrassing.

So as you are reading this now, know that this was written Sunday afternoon and posted Monday. A lot can happen between now and then, like Marcus Semien signing a SEVEN year deal with the Texas Rangers. I already wrote about him earlier in the week and since then, he's signed. Some people I know aren't particularly happy about it.

But why? I'm not saying Semien isn't talented. He had a good year and finished third in the MVP race this season. In fact, he's the only player with two top three MVP finishes in the last three seasons. It's no wonder why teams are interested but, is he worth a seven year deal? 

The answer is NO. He's 31 now and if the Yankees are going to entertain another long term contract Semien doesn't make sense. The Rangers obviously were ready to spend big on a guy that has been consistent for a good streak and try and build back their team that has been on the bottom of the AL West for too long now. Semien is a good player, but at 31 he isn't worth a seven year deal now.

Would I have given him a seven year deal two or three seasons ago? Maybe. Especially when you consider that the Yankees gave a seven year deal to injury plagued Aaron Hicks who has been far less productive. The Yankees already have long term deals with Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole, Semien is not the guy I spend big bucks on for a long time.

The Rangers made a splash that doesn't make sense for us, and for those who are screaming impatiently for Hal Steinbrenner to make a move....relax. It will happen, but that wasn't the right move to make. It needs to make sense.

And right now we all need to remember a lockout is on the horizon. The Collective Bargaining Agreement expires in two days. Get ready for a crazy storm of signings because they are coming. Some of you may not remember the last lockout but this could greatly change the game and the players know that.

Hold on because it's going to be a bumpy ride. In the mean time, if you are stewing about the Semien signing.....stop.

--Jeana Bellezza

BYB Senior Managing Editor

Twitter: @nyprincessj