USA TODAY Sports Weekly

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

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Andrelton Simmons, Angels

Simmons is hopeful some World Baseball Classic mojo accompanie­s him into the season. In 2013, when Simmons played for Netherland­s, he had one of his best seasons, winning a Gold Glove and hitting a career-high 17 home runs. He entered this year saying he was locked in as he sought to improve on his solid first season with the Angels. Simmons’ defensive work was expected, but he hit .281, his highest since his rookie year (2012).

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