Two hitting coaches a real hit with Jones
Some people think third baseman Chipper Jones doesn't really need a hitting coach. He has abundant natural talent, after all, not to mention that his dad, who was always his hitting coach, can spot any flaws by watching on TV.
And he has nearly two decades of major league experience behind him.
But Jones enjoys talking about hitting, so the more people he can discuss it with...
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MLB Predictions: Breaking Down the 2012 Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves were a playoff team in 2011 until the final day of the season when they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies then were eliminated by the St Louis Cardinals in a one game playoff. After having a 9 1/2 game lead for the Wild Card on August 25th, the Braves blew their lead. There was good news for Atlanta though. Craig Kimbrel emerged as a closer and won the Rookie of...
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Excited About Spring Training
Mariners Pitchers and Catchers reported to camp yesterday and Spring Training is just around the way. Most teams report back next week and there’s much to be excited about. To borrow from David O’brien at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, who writes the best Braves blog out there:
“The one thing that’s notably different about baseball spring training and other...
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Rejuvenated Jones exactly what Braves need
In some ways, Chipper Jones is acting his age, which is exactly what the Atlanta Braves need.
In other ways, Jones is a kid again, which also is exactly what they need.
Listen to what the old Jones says about working with Jason Heyward. Hes full of wisdom and advice, sounding like a hitting coach as he describes swings and mechanics.
Watch him hold court in the clubhouse, the...
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Best Value Players At Each Position 1992-2011, Part 2
Last week, in Part 1, I set out my criteria for “best value players” and selected the pitcher, catcher, first baseman, and second baseman that, in my view, best met those criteria in the twenty seasons from 1992 to 2011.
Today, in Part 2, I select the “best value players” at shortstop, third base, left field, center field, and right field over the same twenty...
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NL East: A Fascinating Place: Braves
Yesterday began a new series on the National League East, a division that has dramatically evolved during the off season. The series began, of course, with the Phillies. The Phillies are still the top dog until some team rises and knocks them off their perch. Could that team be the Atlanta Braves? Not if it is last year's Braves who never looked as good as the Phillies. And certainly...
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The Top Nickname Bracket: The Opening Round
Above is the Bracket of the All-Time Sports Nicknames. Sean and Max worked entirely too hard on this bad boy, argued entirely too much over the seeding, and over the final 65 names. We set out to make a bracket of 32, but before we knew it there was a list of 75 nicknames generally associated with sports figures throughout history. Cut from the list were CP3, KG, Ed “...
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Braves unveil another alternate home uniform
ATLANTA (AP) -- Hank Aaron recognized the look. Just not the feel.
The Atlanta Braves unveiled a new alternate home uniform Monday that is based on the attire worn when the team moved from Milwaukee in 1966, with Aaron as its biggest star.
"It's a beautiful uniform," he said during a ceremony held at Turner Field in the 755 Club -- which is named after Aaron's...
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7 days ago
Fishing for the New and Improved Miami Marlins
The 2012 season for the Miami Marlins will be an interesting one for sure. They have a new stadium with a retractable roof, not that it will help attendance figures because it wasn’t the threat of rain that was keeping the fans away. But maybe more fans will show up to the stadium because they know where it is now with the new specific team name. The Florida Marlins could...
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Braves unveil another alternate home uniform
The Atlanta Braves have unveiled a new alternate home uniform that is based on the attire worn when the team moved from Milwaukee in 1966.
The Braves held a ceremony Monday for Chipper Jones, Brian McCann and Dan Uggla to model the new look. Hank Aaron was also on hand.
The cream-colored uniforms feature the customary Braves script across the front, but without the tomahawk that...
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7 days ago
A brief analysis of the Braves new jersey press conference
The Atlanta Braves introduced new alternate jerseys today, which is their third alternate jersey (and fifth overall) that the team wears in game action. That doesn't include their batting practice/spring training jersey. But enough about the inane concept of making another jersey. The press conference that the jerseys were introduced during was laughable in its own right.
First...
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Chipper Jones May Play Two More Years, But Will He Only Play For Atlanta Braves?
Chipper Jones may play two more years after telling the media that as long as he stays healthy, he will wait for his body to tell him when it is time to retire. The Atlanta Braves third baseman and former National League Most Valuable Player, who will turn 40-years-old during the first month of the 2012 MLB season, has said that this year may not be the start of his farewell tour...
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Braves' Jones healthy, set for 18th year (AP)
One year has made a big difference in Chipper Jones' outlook. Jones is feeling optimistic about his health as he moves closer to his 18th season with the Braves. Despite two knee surgeries in the last two years, the last link to the Braves' 1995 World Series championship is not ready to talk about ending his career.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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12 days ago
Baseball Briefs: Chipper's knee ready for 2012
ATLANTA — One year has made a big difference in Chipper Jones' outlook. Jones said Tuesday he is feeling optimistic about his health as he moves closer to his 18th season with the Braves.
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12 days ago
Chipper expects Heyward to return to form
While hitting with Jason Heyward over the course of the past month, Chipper Jones has gained a sense that the the 22-year-old right fielder is poised to return to his 2010 form.
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13 days ago
Retirement the last thing on Chipper's mind
As his right knee provided daily discomfort through the early portion of November, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones wondered if he had already played the last game of his legendary baseball career. But as he completed preseason preparations in pain-free fashion throughout January, Jones determined it is still too early for him to be contemplating retirement.
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13 days ago
No Place for Nostalgia in Fantasy
When talking about fantasy baseball, there is nothing more insidious than the memory of a great player. When looking the TRI projections that have come down the pike so far, there is a disturbing trend of great players that suddenly don’t look so great. Some of those came as a surprise while others have been showing the effects of age for quite some time. This is nowhere more...
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3 Trades Braves Should Consider: Trade #3
By Jim Pratt
Editor’s note: Recently, BravesWire writer, Jim Pratt, proposed the first of three trades he says the Braves should consider. See links to parts 1-2 below.
TRADE #1 >>> | TRADE #2 >>>
Braves OF Martin Prado
Even though Braves’ left fielder, Martin Prado, is playing out of position, his worth is not limited to his outfield production. The safety...
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Chris Jericho Hosting D1 Experience This Weekend
The following was sent out today…
WWE Superstar Chris Jericho to host a free D1 Experience THIS SATURDAY at the new D1 Sports Training facility in Tampa
Jericho teams up with Derrick Brooks, Tim Tebow and Chipper Jones on new state-of-the-art Tampa facility
TAMPA, FL, January 24, 2012 – D1 Tampa, co-owned by NFL great Derrick Brooks, NFL quarterback and former Heisman Trophy...
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19 days ago
Braves hit the road for Braves Caravan
The Braves will begin their first road trip of the season when their Country Caravan begins its two-week jaunt through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.
If youve dreamed about meeting Chipper Jones, Tommy Hanson or Jason Hayward, check out the schedule and see if theyre coming to a city near you.
The caravan begins on Jan. 27, but keep in mind that...
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19 days ago
Braves stand pat during offseason
If you haven't purged the final game of an epic collapse from your memory, you'll remember the Braves' lineup looked like this on that fateful September day:
Michael Bourn, CF
Martin Prado, LF
Chipper Jones, 3B
Dan Uggla, 2B
Freddie Freeman, 1B
Brian McCann, C
Matt Diaz, RF
Jack Wilson, SS
So now, look ahead to Opening Day 2012. The Braves' lineup will look something...
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20 days ago
Braves stand pat during offseason
If you haven't purged the final game of an epic collapse from your memory, you'll remember the Braves' lineup looked like this on that fateful September day:
Michael Bourn, CF
Martin Prado, LF
Chipper Jones, 3B
Dan Uggla, 2B
Freddie Freeman, 1B
Brian McCann, C
Matt Diaz, RF
Jack Wilson, SS
So now, look ahead to Opening Day 2012. The Braves' lineup will look something...
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20 days ago
Train with Chris Jericho this Saturday
This coming Saturday, the day before the Royal Rumble, Chris Jericho will be at the D-1 training facility in Tampa, Florida. D-1 is the new facility owned by Chris Jericho and athletes Tim Tebow, Chipper Jones and Derrick Brooks. The first 50 people to register at the new facility will get to work out with Jericho.
Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/therealjeffpeckDownload...
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MMO Exclusive Interview: Mets Minor League LHP Zach Dotson
I caught up to NY Mets left-handed pitching prospect, Zach Dotson the other day. I asked him how his health is, and is he ready to pitch when spring training begins next month. We discussed the health of his shoulder, his suspension last year, his pitching repertoire, and his expectations for 2012. After barely pitching over the last two seasons since being drafted, Dotson remains...
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Chris Jericho & Tim Tebow Are Now Business Partners
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