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Bob Horner Fan
August 12th, 2010
11:44 am
Damn
Bobby Cox is Da Man
August 12th, 2010
11:44 am
Oh wow, that is awful…
Manny Sanguillen Is Bein' Korean
August 12th, 2010
11:44 am
DAMMIT! (first)
bravesgirlnc
August 12th, 2010
11:45 am
NOOOOOOOOOO
Josh
August 12th, 2010
11:45 am
ugh
gtgreg
August 12th, 2010
11:45 am
Would be sad to see his career end this way.
59bulldawg
August 12th, 2010
11:45 am
I second that sentiment!
william cranman
August 12th, 2010
11:45 am
Well that takes care of this season for the Braves. Won’t be able to overcome this.
the voice of truth
August 12th, 2010
11:45 am
well that really sucks
bulldogbyrd
August 12th, 2010
11:45 am
This is not what we need to hear as our Braves battle for a postseason birth. Lets hope the second opinion is more favorable! Hurry back Chipper!
Paul
August 12th, 2010
11:46 am
dangit…he was turning his season around nicely
Frankie
August 12th, 2010
11:46 am
No way! Hang in there, Chipper. God bless you.
Let’s go Braves! Now this season is for Bobby AND Chipper!!!!
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 12th, 2010
11:46 am
damndamndamn.
Chipper’s has Torn ACL, Career Possibly Over « The Grit Tree
August 12th, 2010
11:46 am
[...] Dave O’Brien also has a story here. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Chipper Likely to RetireBraves Offseason [...]
ormewood
August 12th, 2010
11:46 am
Terrible, terrible news. When’s Prado coming off the DL? His bat is desperately needed.
Richard
August 12th, 2010
11:46 am
Well that ends Chipper’s career. Ironic it’s the same injury that he had to begin his career, and the same to end it.
BoroBall3
August 12th, 2010
11:47 am
… wow… the Hall of Famer gave it all and then some on that play.. only Chipper knows what is best for him right now, but we should all be thankful for what Chipper has done for the Braves and major league baseball…
collegeballfan
August 12th, 2010
11:47 am
Tough. I really hope this is an incorrect report.
the D
August 12th, 2010
11:47 am
I have tears in my eyes. I feel awful for him. He is a great player and has been for a long time. Win one for the CHIPPER! (really corny isn’t it)
CFB Fan
August 12th, 2010
11:47 am
OH NO!!!!!!!!!
Who is going to replace Chipper in the lineup?
railman311
August 12th, 2010
11:47 am
That just plain SUX!!!
BMC Dawg
August 12th, 2010
11:47 am
CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
joe
August 12th, 2010
11:47 am
rehab it and come back next year…
Joe Jonas
August 12th, 2010
11:48 am
At least Brooks Conrad is a serviceable 3rd baseman. I don’t see too much of a drop-off plus we can always move Omar over there when Prado’s back at 2nd. Two good options!
Bravesfan
August 12th, 2010
11:48 am
Interesting article about Wagner.
http://www.tomahawktalk.com/2010/08/should-bobby-cox-not-pitch-billy-wagner-on-consecutive-days.html/
Pryncess
August 12th, 2010
11:48 am
nooooooooooooooooooooooo….i was going to my first game to see him this weekend too!!
(((
kibby
August 12th, 2010
11:49 am
sucks! i hope he comes back from this, even for just one more year.
dap01
August 12th, 2010
11:49 am
Rehab and come back. What is the rehab timeframe for an ACL?
RemoW
August 12th, 2010
11:49 am
What a crappy way for a spectacular career to end!
Old Boy
August 12th, 2010
11:49 am
At his age, don’t they shoot them for that injury? Or is that horses?
Jay H.
August 12th, 2010
11:49 am
Bummer
andy
August 12th, 2010
11:49 am
I bet they move the old man from 1st to 3rd and bring up freeman
The Grinch
August 12th, 2010
11:49 am
Maybe he’ll pull a Kirk Gibson for us in the playoffs.
Brad in Jasper
August 12th, 2010
11:49 am
Not good news. BUT. We have capable backups in Conrad and Infante. No team is immune from injuries. If anyone can handle it it should be the Braves, who we’ve heard ad nauseum this season that they are a TEAM with no real superstars. Chipper is a skilled, experienced hitter who will be missed, but up until recently has had a sub-par season or two. Again, not good news, but not the end of the world.
BraveFan
August 12th, 2010
11:50 am
Go hunt and enjoy retirment
Scott
August 12th, 2010
11:50 am
At least he went out on a great play I guess. This sucks for him and for the Braves.
JTAT
August 12th, 2010
11:50 am
No, it can’t be. If it is, he must come back at least one more season. This is no way to end an awesome career. Get well soon CHIP!
GO BRAVES —->>
Pryncess
August 12th, 2010
11:51 am
Two ACL tears are the hardest to come back from. I had two also and my knee is still not the same. I never played sports again after the second one.
third strike
August 12th, 2010
11:51 am
WOW….. that was a thunder cloud heard around Atlanta? Or was that the Phillies cheering????
Praying for Chipper. He has been my favorite Bravo since the draft over Van Poppel. Go BRAVES!
Chipper Come Back
August 12th, 2010
11:52 am
This just means Chipper can pull a Kirk Gibson on us in the World Series
Ted Turner
August 12th, 2010
11:52 am
Terribe News. Chip was just rounding in to form. He’s been the face of the franchise and is a sure hall of famer.
NickGranite
August 12th, 2010
11:52 am
Damn, he was hitting the ball with some authority lately. Good luck Chip.
Casey
August 12th, 2010
11:53 am
Such a promising season too… I don’t really think they can overcome this one! Conrad is ok but only in spots. He’s not an everyday player. The Braves need to make a move or play for the wildcard. Either way, the season is not going to end the way we’d hoped!
Turtsnap
August 12th, 2010
11:53 am
OH NO! That sucks. Sort of reminds me of the whole Smoltz thing now. I hate it for Chipper
Rebeldawg
August 12th, 2010
11:53 am
Hey, if they can win one for the Gipper they sure as hell can win one for the Chipper!
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 12th, 2010
11:53 am
Ted Turner,
Please buy our team back.
Jhey for ROY
August 12th, 2010
11:53 am
Brad in Jasper
August 12th, 2010
11:49 am
Not good news. BUT. We have capable backups in Conrad and Infante. No team is immune from injuries. If anyone can handle it it should be the Braves, who we’ve heard ad nauseum this season that they are a TEAM with no real superstars. Chipper is a skilled, experienced hitter who will be missed, but up until recently has had a sub-par season or two. Again, not good news, but not the end of the world.
No superstars…..yeah McCann is only the best catcher in the NL….and Prado is only having an MVP Season…..and Hudson is having a CY Young type season….and we have one of the best closers in the game…..and probably the NL ROY….but yea no superstars….
Chris
August 12th, 2010
11:54 am
I know we have serviceable replacements but does anyone think we might make a trade to get an everyday man?? We have been good b/c we have our depth and can move Infante/Hinskie/Conrad around? Maybe move Glaus to 3rd and call up FF?
Thoughts?
Bob Horner had a big fro
August 12th, 2010
11:54 am
This is a really tough break for Chipper, Bobby and the Braves. I don’t see Conrad being able to replace Chipper on a night-to-night basis. Maybe Glaus moves back to 3rd, but his knees are so bad, he can’t bend very well at first, much less third base. The best option will be Infante at second and Prado at third, or maybe we trade at this point. I hate to give away a stud prospect, BUT we are in first place, and it is mid-August. You can’t just shrug this off and expect things to work out in the end with the existing line-up.
Florida Evans
August 12th, 2010
11:54 am
damn…Damn…DAMN!
Fred
August 12th, 2010
11:54 am
It’s a huge loss for the team, and even bigger threat to Chipper’s career. Hang in there, u know who.
Although it wasn’t injury-related, remember that we lost Otis Nixon in September of ‘91. He was a huge part of that offense. That season turned out pretty well if I remember correctly. Gotta keep the faith.
N8
August 12th, 2010
11:54 am
Not the way I waned Chipper out of the 3-hole. Still needed his bat somewhere in the lineup.
Love ya Chipper
August 12th, 2010
11:54 am
congrats on a very solid career! thanks for the clutch hits, the laughs, and the WINS – your winning percentage must be ridiculous…
Most of all – Thank you for being a role model for my kids.
Godspeed Mr Jones!
Tremaine
August 12th, 2010
11:54 am
Career OVER WITH!
Jhey for ROY
August 12th, 2010
11:54 am
Casey
August 12th, 2010
11:53 am
Such a promising season too… I don’t really think they can overcome this one! Conrad is ok but only in spots. He’s not an everyday player. The Braves need to make a move or play for the wildcard. Either way, the season is not going to end the way we’d hoped!
We are still in 1st place you fing dolt.
MJ
August 12th, 2010
11:55 am
MOTHER @#$^%!@$^)&_)!&*()!&$*(^*&@^!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WDE
August 12th, 2010
11:55 am
That’s the last we’ve seen of our beloved Chipper.
Matt
August 12th, 2010
11:55 am
Phillies have NO excuses now after we kick their @$$
TPM
August 12th, 2010
11:55 am
Who is going to replace his 10 home runs?
Respect Chipper
August 12th, 2010
11:55 am
Chipper is and has been the leader of this team ever since our 3 aces departed. He has done a good job and has had some great numbers in a few of the last seasons. I think Chipper will be missed for much of the off-the-field leadership that he provides and the guidance that the younger guys seek. As a long time Braves fan (circa 1984) I would place Chipper Jones up there with The Murph and Bob Horner.
TennesseePaul
August 12th, 2010
11:55 am
Sorry to hear that Chipper. Hope this is a quick recovery and return to glory.
And if you do feel like sliding in a Kirk Gibson this October, go right ahead.
Moonlight Graham
August 12th, 2010
11:55 am
Possible scenario:
1. Loughlan replaces Chipper on the 25 man and shores up the outfield
2. Glaus goes to his normal position at third
3. Hinske to first
Isn’t the best but may be what’s available.
robz747
August 12th, 2010
11:56 am
If it was his last play it was heck of a defensive play, and his last hit was a double!
I dont see him coming back from this, I’d say if he did the earliest we would see him would be the around the all star break next year!
BTW – Ty Wiggington hit waivers today n plays 3rd amongst other positions…..
Captain Midnight
August 12th, 2010
11:56 am
Bring back Horner!!
Casey
August 12th, 2010
11:56 am
Jhey for ROY
Get back to me at the end of the month…
Jhey for ROY
August 12th, 2010
11:56 am
Infante Prado Heyward McCann Hinske Glaus Gonzalez Ankiel P spot. This will be a great lineup….and Prado will finally get more RBI chances……
Jhey for ROY
August 12th, 2010
11:56 am
Casey
August 12th, 2010
11:56 am
Jhey for ROY
Get back to me at the end of the month…
Way to be positive negative nancy.
Matt
August 12th, 2010
11:56 am
Otis Nixon??? He was good, but he was no Chipper. And he did it to himself because he couldn’t lay off the blow.
andy
August 12th, 2010
11:56 am
i miss having otis and deon on the team!!!
len
August 12th, 2010
11:57 am
Insurance should pay for anouther bat?
GT Fan
August 12th, 2010
11:57 am
Well, looks like all those folks who said Infante shouldn’t have been an All-Star because he wasn’t a starter will get to see what he can do as a starter. Or would the team possibly bring Freeman up and move him back to 3B for the rest of the season?
Either way, it hurts our depth, and it really stinks for Chipper. If he hadn’t started hitting, he could probably retire and feel pretty much at peace with it. Now, he’ll have to debate whether to retire or try to come back from surgery. Coming back from surgery could be difficult, especially at his age, but, if he retires, I’m sure he’ll wonder if he had at least another year or two in him.
N.B.
August 12th, 2010
11:57 am
NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO,NOOOOO!! THAT HURTS SO BAD! HE WAS ON A ROLL
Michael Jack
August 12th, 2010
11:57 am
Yahoo Yahoo Yahoo
Blackberry Cobbler
August 12th, 2010
11:57 am
Sad, sad news. If I were him, I’d call it done.
Wren and Booby better get their thinking caps on now and figure out how to boost this lineup. The Gonzalez and Ankiel deals ain’t gettin’ it done and Glaus has turned into an occasional 1-hit wonder not to mention he plays 1st like his feet were in cement.
Ted Turner
August 12th, 2010
11:57 am
I hate Troy Glaus,
I wish I could, but I get f—ed in the Time Warner deal. Just running my Bison Grills now.
jdub
August 12th, 2010
11:57 am
Don’t be surprised to see the Braves shopping on the waiver wire. Conrad and Infante are good players, but they are more effective as utility players. They both add depth to the bench, so IMO they need to search for a 3B.
Get well soon Chip
Bill Buck
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
If it turns out that Chipper is lost for the season, then I think the logical thing to do is switch Troy Glaus back to his old familiar position at 3rd base (where he was a gold glover, if I recall) and then bring up Freddie Freeman to play first and add some more pop to the lineup.
Tami
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
TERRIBLE news! OMG!! Makes me sick to my stomach thinking about all the hard work he’s going to have to go through. If his recovery time will take him well past spring training 2011, and I were him, I’d just call it a career. I’d hate for him to go out this way, though. The rest of the NL is quietly partying up a storm, for sure. Darn!
Well…we’ve got Brooks. But now we need someone else, and FAST! This sure does stink, though.
McCann Fan
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
Prado fills right in when he comes back, but that’s a huge presence to lose as playoffs approach. Someone mentioned Kirk Gibson earlier–that would be AWESOME! Keep him on the postseason roster if he can swing a bat.
Hate to see a career possibly end like that but what a play! At least if that was the last play of his career it was one of his best defensive plays maybe ever.
Todd
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
Thanks Chipper!
Jhey for ROY
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
For all of you saying Glaus to third….guys…he can barely run out a single……and you want him at the hot corner???? Do you guys even watch Braves baseball??? Or are you just looking at the fact he use to play 3rd base.
Lenny Dykstra
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
HGH would have prevented that
rc35
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
This is not the end of the season, but it is a hurdle that must be overcome. I think the first reality is that the Braves can’t keep winning with a CF batting like a pitcher and a 1B living on memories of May. I’ve never jumped on the Freeman bandwagon before (I still remember Jack Pierce all too vividly), but the day Chipper DL’s, Freeman should come up. If Ankiel doesn’t start hitting at least .250 during the Dodger series, I think the Braves need to sit him down and just face the fact that we’ll have to depend on Diaz/Hinske, Cabrera, and Heyward to “Git ‘er done,” with Infante in reserve.
Brian
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
Serious question: Can you swing a bat with a torn ACL? Stick a heavy brace on him and let him platoon with Glaus at 1st base if so. I’m sure he doesn’t want to let this be the end and would fight through the pain.
Chipper against RHP and Glaus against LHP. Would be a good combination if possible, no?
CFB Fan
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
I say move All Star Omar Infante over to 3rd base and with him and Prado in the lineup, we’ll have that much more POP!!! Let’s go Braves!!!! I hate to see Chipper go down though.
Josh
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
Time for Brooks to step up. He will be better defensively. Let’s just hope he can keep hitting.
Donny Corleone
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
Does insurance pick up the salary if he can’t come back next year?
Ted Turner
August 12th, 2010
11:59 am
If I was still calling the shot, I’d tell Bobby to call up Freeman and platoon him with Glaus to give us another left-handed power bat. Infante and Prado can cover 2B and 3B.
Roy Halladay
August 12th, 2010
11:59 am
Happy Halladays
SirReal
August 12th, 2010
11:59 am
Oh well….he’s not the same player. We did better w/o him at this point in his career. Got respect for him but all signs point to moving in a new direction. What a storied career.
Tami
August 12th, 2010
11:59 am
P.S. I agree with GT Fan. Time to bring up Freddie NOW. Move Infante to spot Conrad at 3B. Have Freddie spot Glaus at 1B. Freddie’s bat will sure help too.
Matt
August 12th, 2010
11:59 am
It’ll be sad if his career ends this way… but honestly? strangely appropriate.
Donny Corleone
August 12th, 2010
12:00 pm
May free up some money. (OK, I’m being mercenary here).
CHollie Manual
August 12th, 2010
12:00 pm
Woohoo Yeah Hooray
Harmon Killebrew
August 12th, 2010
12:00 pm
Bobby Cox is a third baseman.
Jhey for ROY
August 12th, 2010
12:00 pm
Bill Buck
August 12th, 2010
11:58 am
If it turns out that Chipper is lost for the season, then I think the logical thing to do is switch Troy Glaus back to his old familiar position at 3rd base (where he was a gold glover, if I recall) and then bring up Freddie Freeman to play first and add some more pop to the lineup.
Another person who obviously doesnt watch Braves baseball….
kd
August 12th, 2010
12:00 pm
I hate it for chipper he was really starting to hit well!
Pryncess
August 12th, 2010
12:00 pm
Brian, seeing that your knees are part of your swing, I would say that’s a bad idea!!
bravesfaninnc
August 12th, 2010
12:00 pm
Terribe News. very bad news .We are very lucky that we have conrad.With that said losing chipper will hurt.Can we still try to get Jose Bautista, ? Also I’m not medical expert my question is i know with ACL you can’t put put weight on it right?. But can’t Chipper still hit and then let some run for him?
CHase Utley
August 12th, 2010
12:01 pm
Yes YES YES… we will agin be the world fngin chanpions