In spite of LA Angels slugger Albert Pujols getting his 3,000 hit and Garrett Richards finally having a solid outing, Andrelton Simmons had yet another solid hitting performance Friday night, recording three hits in the Angels 5-0 victory.
When Billy Eppler took over the reins for the Angels’ new general manager position in 2015, his main concern was strengthening the middle infield. Because Eppler values defense, he traded for the former Braves’ shortstop who is regarded as the best defensive shortstop in the game.
The move was definitely controversial. Not only because the Angels will give up two of their best pitching prospects- Sean Newcomb and Chris Ellis – but also because Erick Aybar was involved in the trade.