Photos: Acrobatic Andrelton Simmons

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Photos: Acrobatic Andrelton Simmons

Photos of former Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons.

The Braves' Andrelton Simmons makes a tough catch in 2012. Simmons was traded to the Angels Thursday.

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons throws to first base.

Braves' Andrelton Simmons makes a throw from a sitting position.

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) confirms the Dodgers' Dee Gordon is out.

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons turns a double play over the Cubs' Darwin Barney.

Braves' Andrelton Simmons (left) seeks an out call against the Yankees' Dewayne Wise.

Braves' Andrelton Simmons throws to first base for the double play despite the slide by the Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman.

The Dodgers' Dee Gordon is tagged out by Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) in 2013.

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons leaps to make the catch for an out.

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons is known for his strong arm.

He has a lot of range but not this much. The Braves' Andrelton Simmons looks for a ball that went into the stands before a game on Oct. 2, 2013 in Atlanta.

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons throws to first for a double play as Cincinnati's Brandon Phillips tries to break up the play.

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (left) and second baseman Elliot Johnson celebrate after securing a win.

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The Braves' Andrelton Simmons makes a tough catch in 2012. Simmons was traded to the Angels Thursday.

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