The Atlanta Braves are willing to listen to trade offers for Andrelton Simmons, according to various reports.
The Braves are definitely tearing things down and starting over following a 95 loss season, and it seems that Simmons is available for the right price, according to multiple reports from Jonah Keri and Bob Nightengale.
Teams calling on the Gold Glove shortstop have reportedly found that he won’t come cheap, though.
#Mets inquired on Simmons this morn and told ask price is Harvey or deGrom, so no way. Also shows how #Braves initially valuing Simmons
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) November 12, 2015
Braves seek to have one of mets big 4 starters included in a simmons deal. They have asked about matz in past. #simmons
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) November 12, 2015
#Braves position: SS fr agt market weak. Why not ask for moon for Simmons. See if anyone blinks. Can always lower request later.
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) November 12, 2015
The Braves are aiming high, and why not? Simmons is arguably the game’s best defender, though not a great hitter. He’s also signed through 2021, so anyone getting him would have a shortstop for the long term. That said, if the Braves don’t have to move him, why not try to sell high and see if anyone bites?
