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Braves Third Baseman Chipper Jones talks with Forbes.com
October 27, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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The financial magazine Forbes has an interview up online with Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones. Why Forbes is interviewing a baseball player I do no know, but here is possibly the best answer to a question like this I've ever heard:
[Forbes:] Near the end...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Chipper Jones
October 19, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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This is going to be a short review of the 2009 season of Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones. Not because he doesn't deserve a lengthy review, but because it's hard to extrapolate what really happened to Chipper this year. Was it as bad as his 2004 season -- his...
Talking Chop Top-25 Braves Prospects: 16-20
7 days ago by
Talking Chop
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Braves relief prospect Corey Gearrin should be able to find the majors with his deceptive side arm delivery. (Photo by C.B. Wilkins)
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Our countdown of the top-25 prospects in the Atlanta Braves...
Chipper Jones Has Mexican Deer Stand Standoff
August 28, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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If you’re like me, you’re constantly wondering “What’s the largest number of Mexican immigrants Chipper Jones has had in his truck at one time?” The answer, of course, is 15, which the Atlanta Braves infielder revealed during an interview on 790 The Zone...
Your First College Gameday Guest Is....
September 03, 2009 by
Awful Announcing
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According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chipper Jones will be the first guest on College Gameday for the 2009 Season. Jones will be live on set sometime around 11:30am this Saturday, and plans to wear Gators' colors....in Georgia....Chipper Jones plans to appear as a guest...
Say It Ain't So, Chipper Jones
September 17, 2009 by
Babes Love Baseball
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After winning the 2008 National League batting title, Chipper Jones has shaved 100 points off his batting average, which has him contemplating retirement. Kinda sad.The 37-year-old Atlanta Braves hot corner hit a career-best .364 last year, marking his third straight season batting...
"I’m not going to hamstring the ballclub with the money I’m making, and I’m not going to be happy be...
September 10, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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"I’m not going to hamstring the ballclub with the money I’m making, and I’m not going to be happy being a mediocre player."
Chipper Jones may retire if next season disappoints | AJC.com
This is why Chipper Jones may be the greatest Atlanta Braves player to...
Chipper Jones Quietly Protects Our Borders
August 28, 2009 by
The Sporting Blog
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No, Chipper hasn't gone and joined the Minutemen. He just lives close enough to the Mexican border (he says about 12 to 15 miles as the crow flies) to encounter more than his share of illegal immigrants when they stumble onto his property shortly after entering the country.
Typically...
Braves' Jones out of lineup with back strain
September 06, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Braves third baseman Chipper Jones was held out of the lineup Sunday with a strained oblique and lower back pain.
Since his batting average reached a season-high .335 on June 9, Jones is hitting .232 (59 for 254) over his last 70 games. He has only eight hits in his last 66 at-bats...
Chipper Jones' Death Ranch Claims Another Victim
A illegal immigrant was found dead on the Texas property owned by the Larry Jones family. (It's eight miles from the Rio Grande and 124 degrees. Do the math.) Unrelated: The Braves have hired new hitting coach Anton Chigurh. [Journal-Constitution]
Who Needs An Immigration Wall When You Have Chipper Jones?
The Atlanta Braves third baseman is an avid hunter and since his home rests on a tract of land near the Mexican border, he often encounters many of brave illegal immigrants stealthily en route to a better way of life. But Chipper's a compassionate conservative, so instead of firing...
Chipper Injures Hamstring
March 02, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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Chipper Jones left batting practice today after feeling pain in his hamstring. Check in to see how bad it is, and whether or not he'll be sidelined for long.
Brian McCann Charity Softball Game; Andruw Jones wants his job back
17 days ago by
Talking Chop
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There's a reason why I call Brian McCann "Baby Jesus." Aside from the adorable chubby cheeks and the lovability towards our All-Star catcher, he's simply a phenomenal baseball player. Without question the most talented catcher in the National League...
The MLB All-Star Game
July 11, 2008 by
Online Sports Guys
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Major League Vote Getters
I'm not going political here; I'm really just talking about one of the most overrated things in the whole, wide, wonderful world of Sports. Surely, if you think about it, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. I'm talking about...
Chipper Likely to DL
June 30, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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Chipper Jones' lingering quad injury will likely send him to the DL. The batting leader miss this week's series against the NL East leading Phillies and possibly the All-Star game.
Chipper Strains Quad, Leaves Game
April 20, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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Chipper tweaked his quad today sliding awkwardly into second after running out a double. He left the game and is day-to-day with a strained quad. Here's hoping it's nothing serious.
What Would You Give Up Fora??
September 17, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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As I ate my lunch today, a friend of mine and I were talking baseball. He is a Braves fan, and has apparently reached the end of his rope. As I lamented about the Tribe not quite being able to get over the .500 mark, he finally blurted out, "I just think it's time this [...]
Career .300/.400/.500 hitter, only 14 in the history of baseball
September 30, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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Career .300/.400/.500 hitter, only 14 in the history of baseball
Joe Posnanski writes a fantastic article for SI about the consistency of Chipper Jones and the Atlanta Braves. Well worth a read... it will cheer you up.
Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Third Basemen
October 21, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect ranking for minor league players, we here at Talking Chop thought it would be a fun idea to get all of our bloggers together with the help of Google Docs and debate the various aspects of each position in the Braves...
An Open Letter to Non-Phillies Fan Rooting for the Phillies
October 27, 2009 by
The Fightins
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First, let me say that I hope your respective teams’ off-seasons are going well. By now, Chipper Jones has probably bagged his fourth or fifth ten-point buck, and Jason Varitek is putting the finishing touches on his backswing. Sounds nice and relaxing, doesn’t it, and...
Braves aren't winning... blame the stars
September 09, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by David Zalubowski - AP
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Since the beginning of the San Diego series on August 25th, here is how the Atlanta Braves two "top batters" have fared (BA/OBP/SLG):
Chipper...
Dead body found on Chipper Jones’ ranch
August 21, 2009 by
Scores Report
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The body of a 22-year-old man was found Thursday morning on Braves’ third baseman Chipper Jones’ ranch in Texas.
From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
“He was in a part of the ranch we don’t go to on a daily basis,” Jones’ father, Larry Jones Sr. said Thursday evening...
What's Next?
September 29, 2008 by
The Launching Pad
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So, the Braves have hung up their spikes and will soon be getting cozy on their couches for October. Since this is a Braves blog you may be thinking "What'll ol' JB do without the boys playing ball?"
Well fear not, faithful readers there is still plenty to discuss...
Lovin' Larry
June 06, 2008 by
Sports Crackle Pop
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You may have missed it last night. The news got buried behind Lakers Vs Celtics and the Red Sox/ Rays brawl. Chipper Jones hit his 400th career home run. It came during a 4-5 performance that raised his season average to a robust .418. At what point do we start including this guy in...
The Geriatric Braves
February 17, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Depending on the source, it now appears very likely that the Braves will sign Ken Griffey Jr. to a one year contract. The 39 year old outfielder is in the twilight of his career and is noticeably on the decline. Griffey will undoubtedly bring a good bit of revenue to the Braves simply based on ...
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