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MLB News / Talking Chop / March 22

This Day in Braves History: Javy Lopez retires, Chipper Jones announces future retirement

Two Braves heroes call it a career — one on this actual day and one once his final season ends. 2008: Javy Lopez announces his retirement. Lopez hit 260 home runs in his career and set the single-season home run record for catchers with 43 in 2003.

MLB News / Talking Chop / March 22, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Chipper announces 2012 will be his finial season

2008 - Javy Lopez announces his retirement. Lopez hit 260 home runs in his career and set the single-season home run record for catchers with 43 in 2003.

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