re: Braves trade Simmons to the Angels

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Why the hell Freddi is even still employed is beyond me

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Freddi is simply there to ride out the final season(s) of Turner Field. Once this season is over, the Braves will release Fredi and we will bring in a new manager and most likely some new coaches as well. There will be an entirely new organization that steps on to the field at SunTrust Park. I am somber on the upcoming '16 season, but excited for the future beyond. Simmons was a guy that could never find a spot in the lineup because he was so inconsistent with his bat. If you look at his approach at the plate, he drops to his knee 2-5 swings because he thinks he has HR power. We honestly made out like bandits in this deal, and anyone who can't see that just doesn't understand that you need to be a fan but understand this is a business.