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Atlanta also received minor league pitchers Sean Newcomb and
Chris Ellis along with $2.5 million, while Los Angeles added
minor league catcher Jose Briceno as part of the deal.
Aybar, 31, who began his Major League Baseball career with the
Angels in 2006, becomes a free agent at the end of the 2016
season. Defensive wizard Simmons, a 26-year-old from Curacao,
provides Los Angeles with a new fixture at the position.
"We are extremely excited to acquire an impact shortstop and one
that fits our championship standards," said Angels general
manager Billy Eppler.
“To know we have a player with Andrelton's talents, drive and
competitiveness at such a young age signed through 2020 is a
vital step in adding to our core group."
Aybar batted .270 with 30 doubles last season, while Simmons hit
.265 and was named Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Larry Fine)
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