Simmons’ stellar ‘D’ has dazzled for years

Terry Pendleton calls Andrelton Simmons “one of my sons.” In Atlanta these past four years, the current Braves first-base coach and former All-Star third baseman cared for Simmons as if he were one of his own. He disciplined him, encouraged him and supported him. And when the Braves traded Simmons to the Angels as part of their steadfast rebuilding efforts on the night of Nov. 12, “It hurt my heart,” Pendleton said.

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