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Chipper Jones put on some weight
Chipper Jones reported to the Atlanta Braves camp and something was noticeably different. Apparently Chipper decided to go on the same off season diet as Boris Diaw. Jones is in the final year of a guaranteed contract, and thus we have no doubt he will shed some of these lbs before the end of spring training
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Chipper Jones Gained a Few Pounds in the Off-Season
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This is all it is, a picture of Chubby Chipper:
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The photo was posted by Deadspin here, thanks to reader Cory, and just goes to show that even though we’ll all be barraged with stories claiming PLAYER X IS IN THE BEST SHAPE OF HIS LIFE, not all players actually do report to...
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Chipper Jones’ Drastic New, Chubby Look
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Atlanta Braves’ legend Chipper Jones is about to turn 40 years old this April, and still plans to man the hotcorner for the only Major League team he has played for since 1993.
As a 40-year old, it is very easy to put on some weight if you aren’t conscious of your dieting and exercise. Or, ya know, if you aren’t a professional athlete.
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Hudson looks for fresh start after back surgery
Tim Hudson remembers when he was the young gun in the clubhouse.
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2012 player preview: Yohan Flande
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Atlanta Braves Pitcher Tommy Hanson Has Mild Concussion After Accident
Atlanta Braves pitcher, Tommy Hanson, has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after getting into a one-car accident while traveling to the team’s training camp facility in Lake Buena Vista, Florida early Monday morning.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Tuesday that Hanson will be forced the first to miss the first two days of spring training, then he will gradually work his way...
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Braves' Hanson diagnosed with concussion
Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after wrecking on his way to spring training.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Tuesday that Hanson will miss the first two days of spring training, then gradually work his way back into a normal routine. If there are no setbacks, he should be back at full strength within a week.
Hanson blew out a tire Monday...
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Tommy Hanson OK following car accident
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Braves RHP Hanson suffers concussion after car accident
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Braves counting on Medlen in the bullpen
I have to admit. I wasn't impressed with Kris Medlen the first time I saw him pitch.
To be fair, it was his big league debut, so he deserved to be little nervous.
So on May 21, 2009, Medlen walked to the Turner Field mound for the first time.
The Colorado Rockies were in the opposing dugout and Medlen had been called on to replace starter Jo-Jo Reyes.
Remember him?
Reyes...
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Atlanta Braves: 10 players to watch
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