1923 - Christy Mathewson leads a group that purchases the Boston Braves for a reported $300,000. 2001 - Andruw Jones is awarded an $8.2 million contract through arbitration breaking Mariano Rivera’s record for the highest single season salary in league history.
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons announced his retirement on social media earlier this week.
In a surprising announcement, Andrelton Simmons, a four-time Gold Glove-winning shortstop, has decided to retire from Major League Baseball (MLB). Subsequently, the 34-year-old Simmons made his retirement public through an Instagram post shared by his agency, ISE Baseball.
The defensive stalwart last appeared in the majors in July 2022.
For five years, the Los Angeles Angels had no worries with one of baseball’s premier positions, as the shortstop role was locked in by Andrelton Simmons.
After winning four Gold Glove Awards in his career, 34-year-old shortstop Andrelton Simmons is reportedly retiring. Per Angels Insider Jared Tims on social
Former Braves second-round pick Andrelton Simmons has officially announced his retirement, according to Jared Tims of TalkinHalos. The 2010 second-round pick had a career that spanned 11 seasons with four clubs but started in Atlanta.
Former Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball at the age of 34. Drafted
Simba is officially headed back to Pride Rock. Veteran MLB shortstop Andrelton Simmons announced this week that he is retiring, per Angels writer Jared Tims of TalkinHalos.
Former Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Jared Tims of TalkinHalos reported the news on X/Twitter.
Former Chicago Cubs reliever Sean Newcomb is back in the Major Leagues after the Oakland Athletics selected his contract on Wednesday. Newcomb was just acquired by the Athletics in a trade with the San Francisco Giants and was with the Athletics’ Triple-A team in Las Vegas.
Although the Cubs generally sat out last winter’s star-studded free agent market for shortstops, there’s already been ample speculation that they’ll be more aggressive on that front in the 2022-23 offseason.
Provided his shoulder doesn’t prove an ongoing issue, Simmons could still catch on with a contender as a high-end defensive option.
Simmons brings to the North Side elite defensive ability in the middle of the infield, as he's won four Gold Gloves over his career and ranks near the top of virtually every advanced metric with the glove.
The 31-year-old said last month that he would not be taking the COVID-19 vaccine for personal reasons and past experiences. It's unclear if his stance will change after this latest development.
The 31-year-old signed a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the Twins for the 2021 season. He said he wanted to discuss his situation to help others who may also be struggling.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has begun his offseason early. With Los Angeles on the brink of elimination from playoff contention, the
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