The Braves' trade of Gold Glove shortstop Andrelton Simmons to the Los Angeles Angels was met with some resentment and acceptance from the faithful.
Below is just a sampling of the more than 400 comments readers posted to initial report detailing a the move which Simmons to the Angels in exchange for veteran shorststop Erick Aybar and the Angels’ top two pitching prospects, left-hander Sean Newcomb, 22, and Chris Ellis, 23.
I just don't get it... I've been following the Bravos since my childhood (over 40 years now) and the trades they've made in the last couple absolutely befuddle me. If there weren't a new park on the horizon, I'd swear the ownership had intentions of moving the team to a new city soon. I honestly believe the nice young lady who does janitorial duties where I work could make better decisions regarding the team's future, and she only recently gained her citizenship (although she speaks no English, and has no idea who George H. Ruth was). I for one eagerly anticipate each new season with the hope that this band of newcomers will exceed all expectations, but on this November 12th, I'm not so certain about the 2016 season. My new bride is from Houston, and even though she is/was a Braves fan, it may be time to find someone else to support. Absolutely nauseating. - Aubieman
John Hart has built 2 different WS contending teams. I think he knows a little more than you do. - kerryb
An aging 2b who will give up more runs with his defense than he will drive in with his bat. And pitchers who are 2-3 years away from making it to the bigs. Once they make it and have a little success, they will be traded away as well. - Yuuup
This is a good trade. Everybody calm down. Love Simba but offensively he can't hit. We get Angels top 2 pitching prospects and a veteran 2b. -Harry the Hawk
What in the heck!?!?! Have the Braves brass lost their minds? Can't wait to hear the justification behind this brainless move. How do you take an All Star SS, who's on payroll for a reasonable price, and trade him for good for nothing, unproven players? I get it, they think that Winter of 16 they start offloading all this "young" talent for a full team and contend in 17 but it won't happen that way. Look how long it took the Royals and Astros! Dumb, dumb, dumb!!!!!!! Quit sending me emails and letters about season tickets until you have a new owner, GM, and Manager. - RD77
I have never seen a franchise trade away virtually an entire team in two years and expecting to be a contender (in 2017). Funny thing is they had a lot of talent to begin with. They didn't pay McCann to stay, so they now suck at the catcher position. They have nothing at 2nd base, now at shortstop. nothing at 3rd base and one outfielder who has 1-2 good seasons left. Someone please tell me how we are going to transform this into a contending ball club in two years. NO WAY will this be done. Enjoy the new stadium lol. - MURedhawk
You all will be eating crow and packing the seats in a couple of years. - kerryb
The Braves of the 70's annihilated their farm system in hopes to have a couple of good years. By the late seventies they finally decided to stop being idiots and build for long term success by trading away questionable vets for promising players. It took a while but the Braves had a 20 year run because of the same type of move as above. Simmons was my favorite remaining Brave and it sucks to lose him, but there is wisdom in these moves. Would you prefer they just sit still and continue to fall further behind the Mets, Marlins, and Nats? - KeepinItSimple
Just finish it off and trade Freddie Freeman for another young pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery. - Jetiredo
FREE FREDDIE! - DawgDadII
