Would you say yes to this deal?

[DMVol]

Actually, Newcomb looked pretty good for the Braves the other night.....

[wopphil]

On 11/12/2015 at 5:18 AM, wopphil said:

You guys are under-rating Simmons. He is a 4-WAR shortstop under contract for five years on a reasonable deal. I think he has big trade value and doubt we could get him without dealing Newcomb or Skaggs.

I agree.

[Lou]

genious 

[Lou]

15 hours ago, DMVol said:

Actually, Newcomb looked pretty good for the Braves the other night.....

I joke about him, but if he ever gets his walks under control he can be a dominant pitcher. 

[DMVol]

19 minutes ago, Lou said:

I joke about him, but if he ever gets his walks under control he can be a dominant pitcher. 

Braves aren’t stupid....their rebuild has brought in some good players.....

[Lou]

4 minutes ago, DMVol said:

Braves aren’t stupid....their rebuild has brought in some good players.....

Have you watched them play recently? 

They're a fun team to watch. The kids are playing well. 

[DMVol]

10 minutes ago, Lou said:

Have you watched them play recently? 

They're a fun team to watch. The kids are playing well. 

I have two favorites—-Halos will always #1 but I live close enough that I’ve always been a Braves fan too....haven’t been to the new park yet but will try later this season...

[Angelsjunky]

"Freedie Freeman is available for relatively cheap because the Braves will suck for years." ~ Lots of people

"I agree." ~ Ronald Acuna

[beatlesrule]

Simmons had been better than advertised.

[AngelsLakersFan]

On 11/12/2015 at 8:44 AM, AngelsLakersFan said:

I would definitely consider this move if it was Aybar / Ellis for Simmons.

I'm really big on the Angels improving the defense this year as a way to counter a deep but mediocre pitching staff. An ace would be nice, but that doesn't solve every other game we play. The Angels don't need a shortstop right now, but they need to find one within the next year or so, and I'm not sure if there are any quality options available - clearly none from our minor leagues.

Simmons is an upgrade over Aybar, he is also cheaper, under control for 2 additional years, and entering his age 26 season. People keep referring to him as a no-bat short stop, but if you throw out 2014 he's essentially been the same hitter as Aybar since 2012.

Before the trade was announced. What I didn't mention here was that since he was just entering his age 26 season Andrelton had room for improvement offensively. Also after seeing him play first hand the first couple of months he was here it was clear that he was very raw offensively and looked like someone who had been over coached in Atlanta - his approach at the plate was all wong. Him breaking out the last year+ has not been all that surprising to me.

[laagamer]

On 5/5/2018 at 5:27 PM, beatlesrule said:

You sure about that? I'm sure myself and some other posters knew he had not hit his prime yet and that he could probably hit better.

 

This is why I love being a pessimist. Doesn't matter how wrong you are, it's always a good outcome lol

[Bobster7587]

What happened to the guy that predicted the trade? That was pretty impressive. I missed that when it originally happened. 

[Angel Oracle]

22 hours ago, Lou said:

Have you watched them play recently? 

They're a fun team to watch. The kids are playing well. 

Acuna is a monster in waiting.   Lots of other young talent including the mercurial Albies and a finally solid offensively Swanson

A rejuvenated veteran in Markakis being near the top in NL BA doesn't hurt either.  

They have the perfect catcher in the veteran Kurt Suzuki, to work with a young staff.

Newcomb has definitely raised his game to start 2018, the BBs are coming down and the K's are high.

And still, I was as the Fonz says....wrrrrrr...I was wrrr....I was not right.    Simmons has to be in the discussion currently as best all around SS in MLB. 

[Taylor]

I wonder ... is @loriasucks1 actually @Jeff Fletcher?