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Chipper: 'Hunting is a little like baseball'
Chipper Jones plays the game of baseball about as well as anyone who has ever played. His friends also will tell you he's an outstanding hunter.
Game 135 Recap: Reds 3, Braves 1
September 04, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by John Bazemore - AP
"What, you think it's MY fault we can't hit?" Bobby Cox yelled, "well then why don't you end the misery and throw me out of this damn game!" The umpire was more than happy to comply...
Wright Unhappy With Citi Field?
June 08, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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A Chipper Jones quote from his appearance on Ripken Baseball on XM.
“I juiced the ball just right of center field as hard as the good Lord can let me hit a ball, and it hit midways up the center-field wall for a double,” he said. “And every time there was a long fly out or [...]
Hanson shaky in debut, but Chipper lifts Braves
Chipper Jones had four hits, including two homers, and matched his career high with five RBIs and the Braves rallied past Milwaukee 8-7 on Sunday.
Mets Drop Opener To Braves, 5-3
July 16, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Ed Note: Paul Zinn originally wrote this game recap on Mets Fans Forever.
It was an old nemesis that finally got to the Mets tonight.
Chipper Jones had the final go-ahead single as the Braves built a lead, fell behind and then rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Mets tonight at Turner...
Mets Drop Opener To Braves, 5-3
July 16, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Ed Note: Paul Zinn originally wrote this game recap on Mets Fans Forever.
It was an old nemesis that finally got to the Mets tonight.
Chipper Jones had the final go-ahead single as the Braves built a lead, fell behind and then rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Mets tonight at Turner...
AccuScore Fantasy Baseball - Third Basemen
March 06, 2008 by
AccuScore.com
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AccuScore fantasy expert Tim Williams previews the 2008 fantasy baseball season, detailing the third base position in this segment.
How Social Media, Baseball, and Blogging Can All Be Friends
October 29, 2008 by
The Launching Pad
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I'm JB. I like drinking coffee. And this is my Braves blog. Hey folks. It's a good day to be alive even ifa?? -The Braves aren't playing baseball in October. -The Yellow Jackets lost their homecoming game. (I'm still in mourning. I can't believe I could even type...
Chipper Jones Nearing the End of Career?
September 12, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Chipper Jones may be nearing the end of a potential Hall of Fame career and has a career low .436 slugging percentage this season and is hitting .267.
The Atlanta Braves are in third place in the NL East eight games behind the first place Phillies. They still have a chance to win...
Chipper Jones of Atlanta Braves, frustrated by slump, injuries, considers retiring in 2010
A drop of almost 100 points from his 2008 NL-leading batting average has Chipper Jones wondering if the end of his career is near.
2008 NL East Preview: Atlanta Braves
January 11, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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BravesBlast.com takes a look at the Atlanta Braves this coming year and says that if the starting rotation stays healthy, the Braves should be able to bring the division title back where it belongs - and then some.
Braves icon Jones hints at retirement after 2010
September 17, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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ATLANTA (AP) -- A drop of almost 100 points from his 2008 NL-leading batting average has Chipper Jones wondering if the end of his career is near.
Struggling Braves 3B Jones could retire after '10
ATLANTA (AP) -- A drop of almost 100 points from his 2008 NL-leading batting average has Chipper Jones wondering if the end of his career is near.
Say it ain't so, Chipper! Jones says he might retire in 2010
September 11, 2009 by
Big League Stew
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It's impossible not to admire the current sentiment being shared by Chipper Jones(notes). Feeling down in the dumps after a sorry second half, the Braves' third baseman is saying he'd leave a whole bunch of money on the table and hang up his spikes if his performance isn...
Should Chipper Jones Retire?
September 11, 2009 by
Sabernomics
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Chipper Jones says he’ll retire if he continues playing as he has this season.
“I’m certainly not going to stick around for a big contract if I’m not having fun and not producing,” said Jones, hitting nearly 100 points lower than his .364 in 2008. “I’m not saying...
Is Chipper Jones a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
Today, Buster Olney writes about Chipper Jones’ defensive struggles and says:
Chipper Jones says he might retire if he has another season like this one, writes David O’Brien. Remember, he just signed a three-year, $42 million extension, which runs through 2012. Yes, he...
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day - 6/3/08
June 04, 2008 by
lesterslegends.com
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A look at the top fantasy baseball peformers from Tuesday, June 3rd.
Now Batting Cleanup For Your Atlanta Braves: Barbaro
He is risen. Barbaro Canizares is his name. The Braves just called him up from Triple-A Gwinnett, and he's hitting behind Chipper Jones at this very moment. At the plate, he is, by all accounts, a stud. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports: In fact,...
Braves' Offense Rolling
March 27, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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With all the talk about the Phillies and their potent offense in the NL East, many overlook the Braves' ability to produce runs. The potent offense that ended third in the league in runs scored last year looks to improve on that with a full season from Teixeira and many more upsides.
Tournament Interferes with Spring Training
January 11, 2008 by
Atlanta Braves Baseball News
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The Atlanta Braves players who participated in the World Baseball Classic have returned and they had a really good time. Chipper Jones, Oscar Villarreal and Jeff Francoeur enjoyed the experience, but are ready to get back to their normal lives. Was it worth it for these players to...
Open Thread 7/11: Braves at Rockies
July 11, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by David Zalubowski - AP
Newly-acquired Atlanta Braves outfielder Ryan Church, back, jokes with Chipper Jones while waiting to take part in batting practice as the Braves warm up before facing the Colorado Rockies...
Game 108 Recap: Braves 6, Padres 2
August 05, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Denis Poroy - AP
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A good win for the Braves. Tommy Hanson was sharp in the middle innings -- he hit a rough patch in the first and the sixth, but in between he was marvelous...
Chipper Jones to appear on ESPN's 'College GameDay'
September 02, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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Chipper Jones plans to appear as a guest on the set of ESPN’s “College GameDay” show Saturday morning at Centennial Olympic Park, where the show will air in advance of Saturday night’s Chick-fil-A Kickoff game between Virginia Tech and Alabama.
Chipper's four RBI helps Braves clobber Mets
September 21, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Chipper Jones homered and drove in four runs to power the Atlanta Braves to an 11-3 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night.
Chipper powers red-hot Braves' rout of Mets
Chipper Jones homered and drove in four runs to power the Braves to an 11-3 victory over the Mets on Monday night.
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