Rangers attempted to acquire and flip Simmons
Andrelton Simmons - SS - Atlanta Braves
Nov. 10, 2012 - 12:00 AM ET
According to high-ranking officials within the Rangers and Braves organizations, the Rangers attempted to acquire Andrelton Simmons then flip him to the Diamondbacks in a potential deal for Justin Upton.
The Braves were not interested in the swap, and the Rangers appear unwilling to part with either Elvis Andrus or Jurickson Profar in a trade for Upton at this time.
Source: USA Today