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Braves reach 7-year, $58 million deal with Simmons

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons established himself last season as arguably the best fielder at his position in Major League Baseball. - photo by MCT

FCN SIMMONSmct 022014 web — Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons established himself last season as arguably the best fielder at his position in Major League Baseball. - photo by MCT

ATLANTA — TheAtlanta Bravesand shortstop Andrelton Simmons have agreed on a $58 million, seven-year contract, a record deal for the latest young star locked up by the NL East champions.