Simmons dealt to Angels for two top pitchers, Aybar

I'm OK with trading Simmons as well... but at some point we have to trade some of these tremendous assets for a bat, don't we? And not one who is 30 years old!
 
clvclv said:
No need. Glad to get the mention though. Don't know anyone in the front office (or even any of their 7th or 8th third cousins as far as I know unlike several people around who purport to KNOWING anything). Did have 2 of the 3 names right BTW - knew Richards was a pipe dream, but it never hurts to ask (or hope).

Loved seeing that Coppy told the Mutts they'd have to give up Harvey or DeGrom.
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Yea, all they did was laugh at him most likely. So he immediately had to hurry up and trade Simmons before he ate 30 boxes of doughnuts and became fat.
 
Angels beat writer:

Bill Shaikin ‏@BillShaikin 2h2 hours ago

Angels just lost 2 best prospects without filling any of their holes.
 
smootness said:
My biggest issue, though, is that the front office isn't explaining any of this to the fan base. They can't just keep trading the most identifiable players without any warning or explanation and not expect some serious backlash eventually. They're playing with fire in that respect.
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There is a good chance that next year will be the WORST year in attendance in turner field history
 
smootness said:
This is the kind of trade that is not a bad one in reality for the Braves but it sucks...if that makes sense.

It's just tough to continue losing cornerstones for unknowns who won't be up immediately. There is a plan in place, and this offseason looks like it will likely be at least as volatile as the last one for us.

I hate losing Simmons, so emotionally I don't like the trade right now. But I do understand it from the Braves' perspective, and there's certainly a chance it helps us. If we're not truly going to compete this year or in 2017, which is likely, then Simmons provides a good option to trade because of Albies' presence in the system and the years remaining on Simmons' contract for a decent price. And the return is good; I would have liked more, but if both sides are unhappy, the value was probably at least pretty even.

My biggest issue, though, is that the front office isn't explaining any of this to the fan base. They can't just keep trading the most identifiable players without any warning or explanation and not expect some serious backlash eventually. They're playing with fire in that respect.
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One of the more rational posts in the entire thread.
 
What is the necessity of trading Simmons on Nov. 12? You guys act like he's a 30-year-old on the verge of falling apart.

What is the rush?

Is this Newcomb kid just the end-all, be-all of prospects?
 
NYCBrave said:
Angels beat writer:

Bill Shaikin ‏@BillShaikin 2h2 hours ago

Angels just lost 2 best prospects without filling any of their holes.
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Sorry had to
 
sturg33 said:
I'm OK with trading Simmons as well... but at some point we have to trade some of these tremendous assets for a bat, don't we? And not one who is 30 years old!
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I was ok with trading him just wish they'd get some hitting.

Maybe they'll use the 1st on a bat.
 
bravesnumberone said:
What is the necessity of trading Simmons on Nov. 12? You guys act like he's a 30-year-old on the verge of falling apart.

What is the rush?

Is this Newcomb kid just the end-all, be-all of prospects?
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He's really good, potential ace, has control problems though.

Stuff is really good.
 
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