The Braves raised a few eyebrows last year when they dealt some of their top big name players on the roster in Jason Heyward, Justin Upton, and Craig Kimbrel.
Well with the season behind us, it looks like they are at least considering trading another big name on the roster in Andrelton Simmons.
Here are the details from CBS Sports:
The Padres and a few other teams have asked about Braves star shortstop Andrelton Simmons, and in a surprise twist, the Braves are listening.
The Padres, who swung two big deals with the Braves last season (Justin Upton and Craig Kimbrel) have been searching for a starting quality shortstop for a year. While some viewed them as a team caught in between, they are expected to try to contend in 2016.
The Mets and White Sox are among other teams with shortstop needs. The Braves named a very big price in brief talks with the Mets during the season.
The Braves have been thought to be shooting for 2017, when they move into a new suburban stadium. Simmons has $53 million and five years to go on his deal, which was for $58 million over seven years, a record AAV at the time for a one-plus player.
The Braves seem to be in burn it down and rebuild mode. I’m sure they would like to get back some top minor league talent in exchange for Simmons, so it will be interesting to see if he is moved this winter.