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Home-Grown Baseball Stars Brandon Crawford and Marcus Semien, People
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Marcus Semien socks a 2 run homer, stares down Framber Valdez after being hit in his last AB : r/baseball
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Oakland A's spring game #1: In 8-2 loss to Angels, Marcus Semien impresses - Athletics Nation
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When I was a migrant farmworker, a bitter Vietnam vet gave me good advice: Become American
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Marcus Semien's mom knew Oakland Athletics wouldn't sign him
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Marcus Semien to honor A's mentor Ron Washington, who overhauled his defense
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Only crowd in this park is in bullpen
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Marcus Semien hits first Globe Life Field home run with Rangers
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Marcus Semien to honor A's mentor Ron Washington, who overhauled his defense
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Jason Giambi signing with the Yankees was the biggest gut punch in terms of someone leaving the A's. Who are you still not over leaving? : r/ OaklandAthletics
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Marcus Semien's Injury Doesn't Seem Likely to Land him on the Oakland Athletics' Injured List - Sports Illustrated Oakland Athletics News, Analysis and More
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Marcus Semien socks a 2 run homer, stares down Framber Valdez after being hit in his last AB : r/baseball
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