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Why did Braves trade Simmons for more pitching prospects?
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September 21, 2015: Atlanta Braves Shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) [7976] during a MLB National League Eats match-up between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, NY. (
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The best Braves shortstops since 1990 - Battery Power
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September 20, 2015: Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) [7976] bats during the game.The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves played a regular season MLB game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Meet Andrelton Simmons, the Atlanta Braves' Future at Shortstop, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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September 21, 2015: Atlanta Braves Shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) [7976] during a MLB National League Eats match-up between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, NY. (
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Braves trade shortstop Andrelton Simmons to Angels
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September 20, 2015: Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) [7976] bats during the game.The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves played a regular season MLB game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia.
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September 20, 2015: Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) [7976] bats during the game.The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves played a regular season MLB game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia.
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September 21, 2015: Atlanta Braves Shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) [7976] during a MLB National League Eats match-up between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, NY. (
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Watch: Braves' Andrelton Simmons makes incredible play against Mets - Sports Illustrated
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Andrelton Simmons and Atlanta Braves Agree on 7-Year Contract, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Shortstop Andrelton Simmons makes first start with Cubs to open series against Pirates - Chicago Sun-Times
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September 21, 2015: Atlanta Braves Shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) [7976] during a MLB National League Eats match-up between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, NY. (