It’s funny how time changes perspectives… and how inside knowledge plays a factor as well.
Just after the departure of former GM Frank Wren, Atlanta Braves‘ then GM John Hart – likely with the urging of former Yankee employee John Coppolella – once floated an enormous deal to the Yankees in response to their interest in Andrelton Simmons:
New York expressed interest in Heyward and shortstop Andrelton Simmons when they were with the Atlanta Braves in 2014, Heyman reports, and turned down a blockbuster that would have sent several top prospects to Atlanta.