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Found July 12, 2012 on The Baseball Page: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Chipper Jones,  Tony La Russa
TEAMS: Atlanta Braves,  Chicago White Sox,  St. Louis Cardinals
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Most baseball fans of Chipper Jones knows his at bat song is Ozzie Osbourne's "Crazy Train". After this weekend it may be changed to "Kansas City."..... "Kansas City Here I Come" the first lyrics of the popular song. The Atlanta Braves star third baseman not only told people he was "going to Kansas City," but in one weekend, he "conquered" the city. Last night Chipper Jones played for the "first" time in his long baseball career a game in Kansas City, BUT, be sure, he'll never forget it. Jones, retiring after the season, singled as a pinch-hitter in the All-Star game in his first-ever appearance at Kauffman Stadium. In a quirk of inter-league scheduling, the Braves have "never" played in Kansas City. That didn't matter to Kansas City, or Missouri fans, the 40 year-old Jones received a standing ovation from the sold out crowd and his All-Star teammates when he came to the plate in t...
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