Chipper Jones has torn ACL, needs surgery – updated
It’s been 17 years since the Braves have had to make a run to the playoffs without Chipper Jones as a fixture at third base. To get back there now, they’ll have to do it without him.
An MRI Thursday revealed Jones has a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and is facing season-ending surgery.
“It couldn’t have come at a worse time, obviously for us, as well as he was playing,” Braves general manager Frank Wren said.
The 38-year-old Jones could also be facing the end of his career, something he was already mulling over anyway.
That’s not a decision he was prepared to make Thursday in the aftermath of the sudden news that he was out for the season, his agent B.B. Abbott said. Jones plans to address the media on Friday before the Braves open a four-game series with the Dodgers.
“He’s distraught,” Abbott said. “…Until he gets his arms around it, he knows it would be premature for him, or anybody else, to say definitively what he will do at this point. It’s a big, big decision. He can’t make it two hours after he finds out his season is over.”
Jones had said Wednesday in Houston, the day after he injured his knee making a dynamic play at third base, he would “have to consider” coming back next season from an extended rehabilitation.
“As we did when this all (retirement talk) started, we’ll wait until after the season to make those kinds of determinations and let Chipper decide what his future holds,” said Wren, who spoke to Jones briefly Thursday before flying back from Minneapolis where he attended the MLB owners’ meetings. “But I think he’s dedicated to rehabbing and getting ready for next year.”
Jones knows exactly what the six-month rehabilitation entails. He missed the entire season in 1994 in what would have been his rookie year after tearing the ACL in that same left knee in spring training. But that was when he was only 21, about to turn 22.
At age 38, while hitting only .228 in mid-June, Jones admitted he was leaning toward retirement, and met with the Braves to discuss his options, with two years and $28 million left on his contract.
But since word leaked of that meeting, Jones has been much better at the plate, hitting .307 with seven home runs in 44 games. For the season, he’s hitting .265 with 10 home runs and 46 RBIs in his usual No. 3 spot in the order.
“I told Chipper he was swinging as well as I’d ever seen him,” Braves manager Bobby Cox said Thursday. “He’s lowered his posture from the left-hand side and was just attacking the ball. That led me to believe he’d be leading us on. But not anymore.”
Jones injured his knee Tuesday night, jumping as he turned to throw across his body after fielding a ground ball up the third base line by the Astros’ Hunter Pence. Although he was in obvious pain, lying on the ground in foul territory, Jones was hopeful afterward that it wouldn’t be as bad this time around.
Jones said Tuesday night and Wednesday morning there wasn’t as much swelling as when he tore his ACL in 1994. He thought he might be able to avoid surgery and come back this year. But he found out otherwise Thursday morning when he was examined by Dr. Marvin Royster, the same Braves orthopedic surgeon who performed his operation in 1994.
“When we got the news this morning, actually, I was pretty shocked,” Wren said.
Now the Braves will likely turn to Brooks Conrad, Omar Infante and Martin Prado to fill the void. Prado isn’t likely to return from the disabled list with a broken pinky finger until early next week, Cox said. All three can play third base, as can Eric Hinske.
“When we get Martin Prado back, it’ll mean inserting two All-Stars into the lineup, he and Omar Infante,” Wren said. “So I’m not sure we’ll find anything better than that out on the market place.”
The Braves could still search out a third baseman through a waiver trade, but it gets harder, given how many players have already gone through waivers and been claimed or blocked, and given that teams ahead of the Braves can block moves knowing exactly what their needs are.
Troy Glaus, given the health of his legs, is not an option to play third base, Wren said. He also said Jones’ injury doesn’t necessarily expedite the call-up of first base prospect Freddie Freeman.
“It doesn’t really change our first base situation at all,” Wren said. “So I don’t think that really fits into the equation at this point in the season.”
The Braves, who led the Phillies by 2 ½ games in the NL East, pending Philadelphia’s game Thursday night against the Dodgers, are facing key injuries just when the Phillies are starting to get healthy.
In less than a week, the Braves suffered two potential season-ending injuries to both Jones and pitcher Kris Medlen, who has a partially torn elbow ligament and faces the prospect of surgery himself.
“When you look at our club and you think of the Atlanta Braves, the first guy you think of is Chipper Jones,” Wren said. “And his presence in the lineup has been increasing (given) his performance the last couple months. He was a force. We’re losing a lot.”
AJC columnist Mark Bradley contributed information to this report.
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666 comments Add your comment
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.
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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
Heisenberg
August 12th, 2010
12:01 pm
This is terrible, looks like we’ll have Glaus at 3rd (his normal spot) and put Freddy Freeman at 1st when he gets called up for the 40 man roster
Jhey for ROY
August 12th, 2010
12:01 pm
@Brian…. that comment doesnt even deserve a response….
Donny Corleone
August 12th, 2010
12:01 pm
You’ll have to put Glaus in a chair at third.
PlusSizeModel
August 12th, 2010
12:01 pm
Well, night as well go out with one BIG injury. Pretty fitting, let’s face it.
1eyedJack
August 12th, 2010
12:01 pm
I really really hate this.
I wonder if Sonny Clusters ever tore an ACL?
Kelly
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
That truly sucks, big time. Damn it.
Roy Oswalt
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
Can’t wait to open the playofss….
Apollo
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
Ok seriously. Those of you saying the Braves can’t overcome this. They played there best baseball of the year without Chipper doing jack. This is a team that finds ways to win.
Jhey for ROY
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
Heisenberg
August 12th, 2010
12:01 pm
This is terrible, looks like we’ll have Glaus at 3rd (his normal spot) and put Freddy Freeman at 1st when he gets called up for the 40 man roster
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HE CANT PLAY 3rd!!!!!! HE CAN BARELY MAKE IT UP THE DUGOUT STEPS!!!!!! GOD. Go WATCH A GAME or TWO!
74 Dawg
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
Good luck to Chipper. And many thanks. Just horrible luck. Got my fingers crossed on that second opinion, but it is probably just to make absolutly certain since the stakes are so high.
KnightInATL
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
I really hope Chipper doesn’t call it quits after the season. It would be a real shame for him to go out like this.
Chris
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
This is not good, but once we get Prado back it’s not the end of the world. Shift Prado to 3rd, Heyward moves to the 3 hole and we are OK.
Prado – 3B
Infante – 2B
Heyward – RF
McCann – C
Diaz (vs. LHP)/Hinske (vs. RHP) – LF
Glaus – 1B
Gonzalez – SS
Ankiel – CF (or Melky on day off or against a tough lefty)
That’s still a very strong lineup, especially the top 5. You could swap Gonzalez up to 6 and GLaus to 7, or even just put Hinske at 1B. That’s been the key all year, versatility. We can still do this. We have the best pen in the league and a great rotation, we need to remain positive. Also remember we have a few weeks before the waiver deadline to add a bat somehow.
andy
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
shame he didn’t do this before the trade deadline
Tami
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
@ McCann Fan: I TOTALLY agree! If that defensive play the other day by Chipper ends up being the last of his career, WHAT A PLAY! He did record a beautiful out. I think Chipper had other ideas of how he’d retire, though. But sometimes the way reality plays out isn’t always what a player has in mind. Happens quite frequently, actually.
Does anyone really know what the recovery time is on a torn ACL these days? Would it be shorter these days compared to when it last happened to Chipper 16 years ago?
Ryan
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
There is no way Glaus can play third. The guy can barely move to catch a pick off nonetheless cover all of third base. Use Conrad at 3rd till Prado is back. Once Prado is back he’ll take over and leave Brooks coming off the bench. Infante at 2nd. Move Heyward to 3rd in the lineup.
JRoll
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
Seven out to five ahead by 10/1
ICEMANcometh10
August 12th, 2010
12:03 pm
THIS TOO SHALL PASS………………………….WITH GAS!!!!
Fred
August 12th, 2010
12:03 pm
touché Matt.
Mr Lidge
August 12th, 2010
12:03 pm
9th inning…one…..two….three..yer out…cu later
Prado
August 12th, 2010
12:03 pm
Bad news but we must move on. This is Mac’s team now. Let Chipper go off and have some fun in the sun. It is time to look to the future to get better not hang on to the past to slow us down.
Donny Corleone
August 12th, 2010
12:03 pm
Clusters once tore his pants on a barbed wire fence.
GT Fan
August 12th, 2010
12:03 pm
Bob Horner had a big fro, the only way I see the Braves trading a stud prospect for a 3B is if Chipper decides to retire and they trade a prospect or two away to get a solid young 3B who can fill that spot for years to come. Otherwise, I wouldn’t expect anything more than a stopgap acquisition.
third strike
August 12th, 2010
12:03 pm
Go get DUNN and let him play in place of an aging Glaus and let Conrad manup at third spotted by Infante. We need the big bat and Glaus and Dunn can rotate off the bench in big pinch hitting roles. Need the big bat and Dunn seems to be the only one? Who are some potential 3rd baseman? Ouch this one hurts…. even with ole Chip having a down year… he was kind of coming into form?
Jay Dubu
August 12th, 2010
12:03 pm
A career bookeneded by season ending injuries…when he started he originally hurt the knee and missed the entire season, and now, he’s hurt it again to end his season.
Not sure how this will wiegh into his decision to retire at season’s end, but you’d hate to see him go out like this.
Russell Simon
August 12th, 2010
12:03 pm
Bravesfan – not the time or place to promote your Billy Wagner blog post.
Branch Rickey
August 12th, 2010
12:04 pm
Move Glaus to third; promote Freddie Freeman to 1st base
Leave Infante in Left; rotate Ankiel & Melky in CF
Cole Hamels
August 12th, 2010
12:04 pm
Tomohawk chop to the kneee
KnightInATL
August 12th, 2010
12:04 pm
I doubt they move Glaus to 3B at this point. He would have zero range and has proven that his hands aren’t that good anymore. I think Prado moves to 3B and Infante moves to 2B…or vice versa, depending on how Cox wants to do it.
Jhey for ROY
August 12th, 2010
12:04 pm
JRoll
August 12th, 2010
12:02 pm
Go back to your own fing board you blue collar piece of trash
Chippette
August 12th, 2010
12:04 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tears!
BigGrant
August 12th, 2010
12:04 pm
Is that the first time someone started with “Damn” instead of “First”?
PMC
August 12th, 2010
12:04 pm
Get well soon 10.
What should Chipper do? | AJC Sports Talk
August 12th, 2010
12:04 pm
[...] MRI on Thursday confirmed the six-time All-Star suffered a torn ACL on the [...]
Scott from Fairburn
August 12th, 2010
12:05 pm
Agree with Donny and Ryan … Glaus can barely move around first … let’s get off this “move Glaus to third” nonsense
Jayson Werth
August 12th, 2010
12:05 pm
Wanna race, Chipper?
Manny Sanguillen Is Bein' Korean
August 12th, 2010
12:05 pm
Really sad to know he did it in front of his parents.
The man is a class act, future HOF’er. We were lucky to have him.
PMC
August 12th, 2010
12:05 pm
Prado to 3rd. Infante to 2nd.
Heyward down to the 3rd spot. Infante lead off. Prado 2.
todd h
August 12th, 2010
12:05 pm
unbelievable!!!
truthspitter
August 12th, 2010
12:05 pm
That’s just wrong.
athensmatt
August 12th, 2010
12:06 pm
shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttt.
Heisenberg
August 12th, 2010
12:07 pm
Jhey for ROY, that is a fake Heisenberg posting earlier. I am the real Heisenberg and I did not approve that message!
bob
August 12th, 2010
12:07 pm
He is a class player who redid his contracts to make room for other players.
He will be remembered for some great home runs.
Down the stretch this year he will be missed especially since his batting numbers have gotten so good over the last 3 weeks.
Best wishes to him.
LarryA
August 12th, 2010
12:07 pm
So does Glaus go back to 3B and we bring up Freddie Freeman? Risky but might really improve the club if Glaus can field – which is a big IF at this point. FF is hitting .305 in AAA with some pop – 15HRs. So perhaps he can be a bit of lightning in a bottle.
Infante is a good hitter but not an everyday player.
CajunStorm
August 12th, 2010
12:07 pm
MoonLight Graham you are smokin….! No way inthe universe Glaus goes to 3rd. Yes it is his traditional position but NOT ANYMORE! Have you seen him move…he can barely make a play at 1st. Not an option.
What’s going to happen is Prado will go to 3rd which will be his position of the future anyway and Omar “Infuego” Infante will go to 2nd and prove that he is an everyday player…All Star Player!
God Bless Chipper and Thanks for the career and if you coming back or retiring…you have earned that right and our respect and admiration.
Ted Turner
August 12th, 2010
12:07 pm
McCann and Heyward need to step up, be leaders of this team and drive in the big runs. Prado and Infante need to keep setting the table. And Freeman needs to make an impact right away. If he can get off to a hot start, that means Troy sits against a lot of righties.
david
August 12th, 2010
12:07 pm
Season over career over. Let the Hall of Fame debate start….
James
August 12th, 2010
12:08 pm
Rest In Peace Chipper Jones Career. If he was thinking retirement before this. He will likely retire now. The positive side is now the Braves get nearly $15 Million in salary relief.
Donny Corleone
August 12th, 2010
12:09 pm
Bobby will have to throw all of his lineup cards out now. They’re all blank except for Chipper’s name in the third hole.
Brownie
August 12th, 2010
12:09 pm
Glaus to 3rd base????? Are you on meth?
Unless the ball was hit right at him, with a favorable waist-high bounce, he’s not gonna field it. And don’t forget that he missed an entire season due to SHOULDER surgery – he can’t even throw the ball across the field anymore.
The Braves need to be careful about waiver-wire trades – don’t give away the ship to bring a body in. Conrad and/or Infante are very serviceable guys at the hot corner, and both can hit.
We are losing our team leader who was hitting very well, but the drop-off to Conrad or Omar is not as great as most teams would suffer right now.
Expect Chipper to rehab and come back the middle of next season. He won’t want to go out this way, and he’ll get paid very well just to rehab (which he would be doing anyway) via insurance money.
guthro
August 12th, 2010
12:09 pm
Very sad. In the last month he looked more like the Chipper of old. And his last play was splendid.
While Wren explores trade possibilities, mebbe the best option is to bring up Freddie right away, then against righthanders play Freddie at 1st and Brooks at 3rd, and against lefthanders play Troy at 1st, Martin at 3rd and Omar at 2nd. That ought to minimize effects of losing Chipper.
Billy Bob
August 12th, 2010
12:10 pm
What a turd in the punchbowl! I say call up Brooks Robinson…and whatever happened to Shasta cola?
Thanks for the memories, Chip.
hdh
August 12th, 2010
12:10 pm
Begins his pro career with a torn ACL. Ends hi pro career with a torn ACL. Sucks.
Braves really should be searching the waiver wire for someone (not necessarily a 3rd baseman) that has veteran play-off experience. Chipper, although getting old, provided an exceptional amount of leadership.
surprised
August 12th, 2010
12:10 pm
Not good news. I feel bad for Chipper Jones. He has really given his all for this team.
BravesFan
August 12th, 2010
12:10 pm
Bobby Cox could play a better third base than Troy Glaus. I agree that Freddie Freeman needs to make the drive to Turner Field as a major leaguer.
Donny Corleone
August 12th, 2010
12:10 pm
Glaus can ride his Hoveround out to third base.
bravesfaninnc
August 12th, 2010
12:11 pm
if it make anyone feel happy.Then mlbtraderumors. saying that the braves still has enough Depth, to win the east without Chipper. Also it listed Aramis Ramierz who could clear waivers
markie mark
August 12th, 2010
12:11 pm
Guys, we aint gonna get a Kirk Gibson….he’s gonna be on crutches for a while….damn, hate that it ends the season for you, Chipper. Have enjoyed you a long time. Also, I believe that it will not be worth it to you to work your way back. Enjoy hunting seasons, hoss!
Teri Hooson
August 12th, 2010
12:11 pm
I think it should be anterior cruciate ligament instead of anterior crucial ligament. Although, it certainly is a crucial ligament.
ArkyTech
August 12th, 2010
12:11 pm
1) Dunn cannot be traded. He was claimed off waivers and pulled back.
2) Glaus can barely take a pickoff throw at first – he can’t play third base.
AJM
August 12th, 2010
12:11 pm
Maybe the red Sox will decide to sell high on Adrian beltre
One more player please
August 12th, 2010
12:11 pm
Move Glaus to 3rd and bring up Freeman now. Promote and dont mess around. Freddy is ready, make the move.
Jedi Falcon
August 12th, 2010
12:11 pm
Yep. I called it when the injury was first reported. And I also said that would be the last play Chipper Jones ever makes.
Waldo
August 12th, 2010
12:12 pm
I’m sure Mrs Cox will want to be far, far away from Bobby when he gets this news.
Jedi Falcon
August 12th, 2010
12:12 pm
First!
AJM
August 12th, 2010
12:12 pm
armamis ramierz is batting .220
bravesfaninnc
August 12th, 2010
12:13 pm
It sad that the Chipper is gone for the season because he was start to get very hot.With that said let remember this was not chipper team anymore this was mccann Pardo team let not forget that
snowball's chance
August 12th, 2010
12:13 pm
I am sorry to hear this news. Chipper was playing up to his potential, lately. Maybe he can feel good about that, at least. I’m looking forward to the first ballot HOF ceremonies. Good luck with the rest of your life, Chipper.
The Real Heisenberg
August 12th, 2010
12:13 pm
Hinske has played third before. Not sure how many games, but doubt he would ever be confused with Brooks Robinson. Somewhere Johnny Bench is still having nightmares.
Retired Soldier
August 12th, 2010
12:13 pm
Chipper, God bless you friend. You have been a great player and a better Brave. You have a tough decision ahead, whether to rehab and play again or retire. Do what’s best for you and your family. The Braves nation wishes you God Speed.
Donny Corleone
August 12th, 2010
12:13 pm
Bring up a bench guy from the minors and play who ya got now.
One more player please
August 12th, 2010
12:14 pm
Bravesfan….Glaus is a 3rd baseman moved to 1st this offseason. Glaus is actually a very good 3rd baseman. Move him over and call up Freeman.
shawn
August 12th, 2010
12:14 pm
It is just disappointing.
Alas, we may have seen our last of the great Chipper Jones | Mark Bradley
August 12th, 2010
12:14 pm
[...] hurt. Torn ACL. Surgery required. It gets no more chilling than [...]
LP
August 12th, 2010
12:14 pm
Buh-bye Larry! Good luck on your Texas ranch.
Paul in RDU
August 12th, 2010
12:14 pm
Tough break for Chipper. I am sure that this is not how he envisioned his career ending.
Cooperstown is next.
Larry M
August 12th, 2010
12:15 pm
To me the answer here is put him on the DL to allow some time to recuperate. Then activate him in September and, if he can handle it, play most days for the first 5 innings or so. Get his bat in the lineup. Then pull him after 5 for defensive reasons. If this doesn’t work and his bat isn’t helping, put him back on the DL for good.
Headley Lamar
August 12th, 2010
12:15 pm
No chance is Glaus playing 3b
Frenchy
August 12th, 2010
12:15 pm
At least now you guys have an excuse down in Atlanta. When Philly pass you now you can blame it all on Chipper’s injury. You should have kept me
ynot
August 12th, 2010
12:15 pm
I’d like to see Freeman come up, but Glaus doesn’t appear to be moving too well these days. looks like Infante is going to stay in the starting line-up.
sam
August 12th, 2010
12:15 pm
Wonder if he’ll try rehab it enough to be a bat off the bench for the rest of the year? Even if he has to jog to first base that would still be a good thing for Bobby to have at his disposal at crunch time.
Voice of Reason
August 12th, 2010
12:15 pm
Chipper has been my favorite player since he was a rookie and I was only 9 years old. I grew up with him, and thus, there will NEVER be another athlete I admire as much as him. I have always cringed at the thought of him not playing for the Braves anymore. Some may be ready to move on, but I’m not…
I really hope he rehabs and comes back next season. It would be a shame to see him end his career this way. He’s proven that he can still hit and help this ballclub win. The naysayers will say that he’s not worth $14 million, but who cares? We are watching a legend folks. The best everyday player in “Atlanta Braves” history. (Aaron only played 9 years in Atlanta. Murphy is also close.)
As for this season… Our starting lineup will still be solid, but we lose some power. (Infante only has 3 HR’s all season.) And of course, that means our bench will take a hit. But hopefully we can pull it all together and make a strong August, September, and (possibly) October run.
Art
August 12th, 2010
12:16 pm
OK Chipper out, Move Glaus to 3rd which he played all his career and bring up Freddie Freeman for 1st.
Headley Lamar
August 12th, 2010
12:16 pm
Prado 3b Infante 2b.
With Conrad in the mix.
Thats what your gonna see.
The Real Heisenberg
August 12th, 2010
12:16 pm
Boston would not move Beltre, but was willing to eat most or all of Mike Lowell’s contract in the Texas trade that fell through. But at this point in his career, I do not believe Lowell is much of an upgrade over what we have in house.
wolf
August 12th, 2010
12:16 pm
That is bad news, but the Braves have won a lot of games this season when Chipper could not play. The Braves have a good team, with good “chemistry,” and they can probably overcome this and continue to play well. In a way, this is a somewhat “satisfactory” way for Chipper to end his career, if that it what happens. He was hitting well, and his last play was an excellent one, a great defensive play, like he made so often in his prime. The way to remember Chipper is with those last solid hits and that last defensive gem, not as a guy struggling to hit and make the plays on defense.
gdude from Ala
August 12th, 2010
12:16 pm
Larry,Dude..Take the Upper Road on this One..RETIRE(Glavine an Smotz didn’t).
Frenchy
August 12th, 2010
12:16 pm
Chipper is a sure 3rd ballot HOF pick.
Skeezix
August 12th, 2010
12:16 pm
Terrible news—hope there is a temporary fix until the end of the season, but I have never heard of one for a torn ACL.
LP
August 12th, 2010
12:16 pm
Bye Larry!
Tami
August 12th, 2010
12:17 pm
@ “Frenchy”….the Muts don’t even want “you” anymore. Whatta talking about?
CSpin
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
“Glaus can ride his Hoveround out to third base.” LOL, Donny.
This really sucks though. I feel like my dog just died in a lawnmower accident.
rudy
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
BRAVES KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND STAY FOCUS ON THE PRIZE
Manny Sanguillen Is Bein' Korean
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
Bet his mom and dad still remember his first game as a Little Leaguer. They may well have been at his last game too.
P. Bull Terrier
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
If the injury ends Chipper’s career, at least he went out in style with one his best ever defensive plays. I just wish he could have retired after winning a World Series Championship in his last game.
Obnoxious Mets Fan
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
I hope this means Larry won’t be able to beat up on us anymore.
Eddie
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
I’ve always been thankful that Todd Van Poppel didn’t want to play for the Braves……..Chipper, Cooperstown awaits.
ITP Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
I’m not sure why so many are penciling in Glaus to play 3B. He is barely mobile enough to play 1B. I’d hate to see him try to field grounders at 3B, let alone make the throw.
GT Fan
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
One more player please, Glaus WAS a very good 3B. Now, he moves around like he has 2 torn ACLs. Haven’t you seen the Braves make enough errors lately without wishing for Glaus to move back to 3B?
Jo-Bu
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
The way Chipper is and the way the team is going now, he’d play 3rd on crutches or in a wheelchair to be a part of what is going on with the Braves this season.
I hate to see his career end like this but it doesn’t look good for the face of the Braves franchise. Chipper took himself as far as his body could take him and we should never doubt his passion or committment he’s shown over two decades to the organization. He’ll be missed but I hope he stays in the dugout the rest of the season for his presence as a leader is huge for this team.
TeenageBravesFan
August 12th, 2010
12:18 pm
DAMN IT! NOW HE’LL DEFINITELY RETIRE.
I’ll miss u Chip, we’ll get a ring tho…
BravesinTN
August 12th, 2010
12:19 pm
Although not wise, you can go without an ACL for a short time. Won’t feel to well, but he could do it for a couple of months. Brace it up, let’s go! I’m pulling for you, Chipper!
SMDH
August 12th, 2010
12:19 pm
I’m not shocked at all about what i’m reading on this board. Anybody that’s saying that the Braves won’t recover from this and also saying that Omar can’t play everyday does not have a clue. Yes, Chipper was beginning to turn it around, but honestly there is not much drop off with him now out of the line up.
The Braves have all kinds of options. Glaus moving back to third is probably the dumbest of all options that I have ever heard and if Cox does that then he needs to go ahead and retire NOW. Brooks Conrad is also not going to be moved over there to start once Prado returns back from his injury – not when there are two better options.
The most reasonable options are Omar Infante or Martin Prado who is a better 3rd basemen than he is a second basemen which is saying a lot. I wouldn’t be shocked at all if Cox switches Prado over to playing 3rd and move Omar to playing second base which is a position that he can play EVERYDAY.
Fans need to hold their heads up and quit crying. This team is still in as good of shape to win today as they were yesterday (talent wise). Where do they miss Chipper? He is no doubt a leader on this ball club but there are also other new leaders on this team now – Brian McCann. Now if this was Brian McCann being out for the rest of the year I’d say we were in trouble, but Chipper is replaceable at this point in his career. Omar Infante has done it once earlier this year and also did it a few times last year.
Not going to give up on this squad – LETS GO BRAVES!
Frenchy
August 12th, 2010
12:20 pm
Voice of Reason @12:15
I think it would be more of a shame to see him end his career like Ken Griffey Jr., At least now he is an active part of the team. Better that than have him hang around and start to look old. At least the last memories of him now is that streak he had started the last few games.
Tommy
August 12th, 2010
12:20 pm
You people are crazy! At this point I would choose Pendleton over Glaus to play 3rd.
Hooters Girl
August 12th, 2010
12:20 pm
I’ll see you around 11 tonite honey
Jo-Bu
August 12th, 2010
12:20 pm
ITP Braves Fan @ 12:18 pm
Ditto, dat! I don’t know how anyone with the knees he has right now can even play 1B much less 3B.
Knute Rockne
August 12th, 2010
12:21 pm
It’s our destiny, Braves fans.
Let’s win one….for the CHIPPER!
LC
August 12th, 2010
12:21 pm
Replacing really ain’t that difficult fellas. When prado comes back infante goes to 3rd and we have his bat in the lineup daily. Call Freeman up and we are fine.
Bobbeeee's Cox
August 12th, 2010
12:21 pm
I don’t want to see Glaus charging all the bunts headed his way at 3B… Prado at 3B makes more sense. Get well Chip.
Plate Appearance
August 12th, 2010
12:21 pm
WREN’S NEXT MOVE
Freeman up from the minors. Glaus to third base.
Michael Scharff
August 12th, 2010
12:21 pm
Goodbye Chipper (for good?) = Goodbye playoffs?
Or, can the Braves “just win one (more WS) for the (Ch)ipper?”
CSpin
August 12th, 2010
12:21 pm
Will he still travel with the team or no? I think they need his presence.
Greg Norton
August 12th, 2010
12:21 pm
Braves fans: I wanted you to know that I’m here and I’m ready and willing to fill in for Chipper.
Yeah, we’re doomed.
August 12th, 2010
12:21 pm
[...] MRI shows Jones has torn ACL, agent said | Atlanta Braves. [...]
eric the elder
August 12th, 2010
12:21 pm
Moving Glaus to 3rd would be to wave the “Wait ’til next year” flag.
Tami
August 12th, 2010
12:22 pm
I hate to break the news to those hoping for rehab for Chipper. If you go back to DOB’s piece, it’s a season-ENDING injury. He must have surgery to repair it. There is no temporary fix for this. Since it’s the same knee from 16 years ago, it could mean a CAREER-ending injury as well for Chipper. This is horrible news for Chipper, and it may likely help him get more firm on what is he’s going to do from this point.
Nut Job
August 12th, 2010
12:22 pm
Sucks for Chipper but all hope is not lost. No moves need to be made. Prado plays 3rd and Infante plays 2nd. Conrad is probably not an everyday guy but could fill in if needed. Infante is hitting well over .300 as is Prado. Not much of a production drop off from what I see, just a loss of a little depth.
I hope Chipper can come back from this. It would be nice to see him give it a go but I’m not sure he will. I grew up watching him help build this franchise into a dynasty. He was the Jason Heyward of the 90’s for the Braves. People tend to forget how few players stay in the same uniform for their entire careers like the players did in the old days. He is of a dying breed.
See if ARod or one of those other money hungry chumps restructures their contracts so the organization can afford to bring in other players.
Good luck Chipper, your boys are gonna win this one for you and Bobby!
Archangel
August 12th, 2010
12:22 pm
Freddie Freeman needs to be called up now!
CSpin
August 12th, 2010
12:22 pm
LOL Hooter’s Girl.
Man there are some creative responses up in here.
GT Fan
August 12th, 2010
12:22 pm
Cspin, thank you for that image.
Bushwacker
August 12th, 2010
12:22 pm
Hang in there Chipper, this has beena magical season so far and it ain’t over yet, just rest him for the rest of this month, have him back on the roster before Sept 1 so he is eleigible for post season.
Then wear a brace that gives lateral support and go for it,he may be able to play without further injury.
I’m sure God is a bigger Braves fans than Phillie fan, he will make it better!!
KnightInATL
August 12th, 2010
12:22 pm
“I feel like my dog just died in a lawnmower accident.” -CSpin
I couldn’t have said it any better. Today is a sad day for Braves Nation.
Waldo
August 12th, 2010
12:23 pm
If this is the end of Chipper’s career how will he be able to continue supporting all of his illegitimate kids?
Tami
August 12th, 2010
12:23 pm
I agree with CSpin: I think if Chipper could still travel with the team like Greg Olson did back in 1991 — broken leg in a cast & all — it would be almost as good as having his bat in the lineup. The team loves this guy. They need his presence down the stretch for sure!
Innocent Bystander
August 12th, 2010
12:23 pm
Here are my thoughts:
1. ABSOLUTELY NO Glaus at third. If he played at third, every single opposing hitter would drop a bunt down the third base line. Bad news.
2. Prado/Infante give us lots of options on the waiver wire. We could acquire a third baseman, a second baseman, or an OFer to replace Chipper’s bat. We don’t have a true 3 hitter (Prado? JHey?) but we have enough depth to piece together a decent lineup if we find one more bat. Our lineup has been hurting of late, and Chipper has been raking during that time. This lineup less Chipper won’t score more than 2-3 runs/game.
3. The real question is… Who can we pick up on the waiver wire? It’s difficult for a first place team to get anybody unless they clear waivers entirely.
CSpin
August 12th, 2010
12:24 pm
You’re very welcome. Poor poor ralphie…
Fire, not retire Bobby Cox
August 12th, 2010
12:24 pm
I agree with Archangel!
chone figgins
August 12th, 2010
12:24 pm
i am the answer. get me out of seattle, frank wren, i’ll win you a championship.
Storey
August 12th, 2010
12:24 pm
He can wear a brace and keep playing untill the end of the season.
Have surgury November 1.
I have had ACL twice, and it is not easy.
Sid Bream wore the brace.
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 12th, 2010
12:24 pm
This lineup just lost some punch it couldn’t afford to lose.
Roger Dorn
August 12th, 2010
12:24 pm
Remedy:
1. Icy Hot
2. Throw in a chew
3. Advil
4. Repeat
Chipper will be back in no time. But seriously, that sucks. Chipper is a great player/coach/mentor.
bravesfaninnc
August 12th, 2010
12:24 pm
let remember couple of important thing.The first thing is that this was not chipper team anymore .this is Mccann Prado team .Also let not forget that we still have Conrad, Omar, Hinske .I’m not saying that losing Chipper won’t hurt because it will because chipper was starting to hit .With that in mind it not like we have to call up someone who is not ready to be the starting 3rd only because we don’t have a relabel backup 3rd baseman
Fire, not retire Bobby Cox
August 12th, 2010
12:25 pm
Glaus’ knees are too bad to play third idiots!!
Joey
August 12th, 2010
12:25 pm
Wren will make a move. Watch and see.
Frenchy the Mutt
August 12th, 2010
12:25 pm
Bobby Cox: I can play third. Take me Bobby, take me please—just because I strike out a lot, these yankees in New York don’t like me anymore.
Brave out in CO
August 12th, 2010
12:25 pm
My heart is broken and sad. Chipper, you have and always will be my favorite Brave.
The Real Heisenberg
August 12th, 2010
12:25 pm
Prado moving to 3B depends on whether or not his pinky affects his ability to make the longer throw. Otherwise I agree Prado at 3B & Infante at 2B is preferred for a longer term.
Brian
August 12th, 2010
12:25 pm
I hate to see him end his career this way, I don’t think he comes back.
Kimberly
August 12th, 2010
12:26 pm
Crap crap crap
Joey
August 12th, 2010
12:26 pm
Stay classy, “I Hate . . . . . .”
htownbravesfan
August 12th, 2010
12:26 pm
I luv Chipper. This is awful. Furthermore, anyone who thinks Troy Glaus can play third base at a decent level obviously hasn’t been watching the same robot I’ve watched at first base this year. He can barely move. He would cost the Braves countless runs if that were to take place. It won’t. Look for a move or Infante to be the everyday 3B when Prado gets back. I still think we’ll make the playoffs, but the offense just won’t be capable of putting enough runs on the board to win it all.
Ricbar
August 12th, 2010
12:27 pm
Put Glaus at third and bring Freddie Freeman up to play 1st. Problem solved!
Brock
August 12th, 2010
12:27 pm
you guys screaming glaus to third are out of your minds!! He can hardly move fast enough to beat out a runner to first. The pitcher is always bailing him out over there. Third base?!!! Have you watched a game all season?
Nate McOut
August 12th, 2010
12:28 pm
Fire, not retire Bobby Cox
August 12th, 2010
12:28 pm
Sorry kids, but you have seen the last of the chipster! Enter Freddie Freeman.
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 12th, 2010
12:28 pm
“Wren will make a move. Watch and see.”
That’s what I’m afraid of.
BravesFan
August 12th, 2010
12:28 pm
Who are we kidding? Chipper has been riddled with injuries every season for the past several years. Will we miss him? of course, but this does not make or break this season. Put Brooks in at 3B every day and see what we get out of the kid. Once Prado is back we could platoon Conrad and Infante at 3B. All is not lost Braves fans – we still have a very legitimate shot at the post season. We love you Chipper, but we cannot let this send the team into a downward spiral.
Glenn Hubbard
August 12th, 2010
12:28 pm
Dale Murphey is the best position player in ATLANTA history. He did not have the average but he was a gold glove fielder, 2 time MVP and the ultimate hustler. And he played on garbage teams.
Jason Foster
August 12th, 2010
12:29 pm
Those of you saying the Braves can’t recover should recall the 1999 club. That team played the whole season with their top run producer (Andres Galarraga, cancer) and 30-save closer Kerry Ligtenberg (Tommy John surgery), played the second half without Javy Lopez in his prime (torn ACL) and had John Smoltz pitching hurt for the second half (eventually requiring surgery that caused him to miss the 2000 season). The point is, times like this are trying but they allow others to step up. I’m sure this Braves bunch can figure out how to move forward and stay competitive.
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 12th, 2010
12:29 pm
Joey,
It’s just a name. I don’t hate anyone except maybe you.
joemoedee
August 12th, 2010
12:30 pm
Glaus moved to first because he can’t physically play third, so that’s out. Hinske can play 3B, as can Conrad, Infante and Prado. Also there’s a chance to make a post wavier trade for 3B, but I don’t think there’s too many great options out there.
Ty Wiggington comes to mind. Price tag on Bautista is too high, as the Blue Jays are selling him like he’s always hit like he has this year. Good ole Kelly Johnson is an option for 2B, sliding Prado to 3B.
The options MLBTraderumors are saying are: Aramis Ramirez, Pedro Feliz, Wes Helms, Adam Kennedy, Jose Lopez, Brandon Inge, Jhonny Peralta, Ty Wigginton, Edwin Encarnacion and Willie Bloomquist are among the third basemen who could clear waivers this month. The Mariners tried to engage the Braves on Chone Figgins last month, so perhaps Jack Zduriencik will call Frank Wren to see if the Braves are interested now.
None really excite me except maybe Figgins or Aramis Ramirez. After terrible starts, both have been pretty decent over the past month or so.
Robert
August 12th, 2010
12:31 pm
A shame if this is how Chipper’s career ends
Tommy
August 12th, 2010
12:31 pm
Hey “Glaus to 3rd” retards…it’s not going to happen!!!
Pudge
August 12th, 2010
12:31 pm
They way Infante’s been swingin the bat, Bobby was going to have to find a way to keep him in the lineup when Martin comes off the DL anyway. If you put Infante at 3B, I don’t think you’ve lost much defensively over Chipper. The biggest loss is Chipper’s leadership in the clubhouse and his playoff experience. That can’t be easily replaced.
And That’ll Do It For Chipper [Mlb] | Star Talk
August 12th, 2010
12:31 pm
[...] an MRI revealed a torn ACL. And with that, the last Larry standing in the majors is Dewayne Wise. [AJC] [...]
ShaunC
August 12th, 2010
12:31 pm
Does this injury make Chipper re-think retirement and collect his check through 2012? Lord knows two knee surgeries probably entitle him to do so.
Fire, not retire Bobby Cox
August 12th, 2010
12:31 pm
Glaus needs to see a shrink to find out what’s wrong with his head.
JJ
August 12th, 2010
12:32 pm
Terrible news for Chipper – yes, but let’s not act like this is a huge loss to the Braves chances to make the postseason. They are in first place with what amounts to a huge hole in the 3 spot of their lineup that has been a hole all season long. Chipper was a great player in his day, but he’d turned into a 7 hole hitter (at best) by now. His defense has been equally shaky.
Yes, he was starting to hit better (which Joe Simpson reminded us of every time he came up to bat), but he still wasn’t doing anything from a run production standpoint.
Again – sad for Chipper and his career, but not a big loss for the Braves. More of a loss for the bench, as either Conrad or Infante will now be an everyday player.
MRI Exam Reveals Chipper Jones has a Torn ACL | Tomahawk Take | An Atlanta Braves Blog
August 12th, 2010
12:33 pm
[...] diagnosis is a torn ACL and it appears Chipper Jones is headed for season ending surgery. Although the report says that Jones may seek a second opinion it would appear to be the worst case [...]
Johnny3Steps
August 12th, 2010
12:33 pm
Maybe he could just PINCH HIT ,but if not get well and have a strong year next year. This could be a great opportunity for Brooks Conrad. Get well Chipper……………..Team needs you.
Fire, not retire Bobby Cox
August 12th, 2010
12:33 pm
They will still have Chipper’s leadership in the dugout. He just own’t be playing.
Nut Job
August 12th, 2010
12:33 pm
People…Seriously…Glaus to 3rd base? Get a clue. All you’re doing is telling the rest of us that know baseball that you are an idiot.
Glaus can barely tie his shoes. The ONLY place he can possibly play is 1st. You have to have range to play 3rd. Glaus fell over the other night trying to field a ground ball hit about a foot to his right. This guy has butchered at least 6 pick off throws because he can’t move to catch them. How in the world can he play on the hot corner?
CSpin
August 12th, 2010
12:34 pm
Yeah c’mon folks, Glaus to third is a bad idea. I’d love to see the Prado/Infante combo at 3rd and 2nd
athdog
August 12th, 2010
12:34 pm
We can compete with Brooks playing third for a week until Prado comes back. With Prado/Infante at third and Infante/Prado at second, we’ll be better offensively and defensively. Hate to see it for Chip, for sure, but we’ll be a better baseball team because of it.
TOM GLAVINE
August 12th, 2010
12:34 pm
Hey Chipper,
Sorry dude.
Just remember- after u do your surgery,rehab,and then play in a few games @Rome and@Gwinnett
Frank Wren will call u up,bring u to the TED two hours before game time and tell u to get f***ing lost.
Dr.Who
August 12th, 2010
12:34 pm
Steroids will catch with you sometimes..Washed-up anyway!
Georgia Pete
August 12th, 2010
12:34 pm
Just when he was making a comeback. tragic…Tragic
josh
August 12th, 2010
12:35 pm
To all the people what are posting that Glaus needs to play 3rd base, What the hell are you smoking? Maybe it is the Atlanta smog. The man can barley run. Yes once he gets going he is ok, but do you really think he can play third on one leg? Let’s face it. Chipper’s defense was a liability. His bat will be missed. Now that Cox has no choice, I think by putting our best bat 3rd in the order may make up for his bat. Either way, Bobby Cox is still the manager. If we had 9 chippers in the line up, Cox could still find a way to piss it away.
Chipper Jones Reportedly Tears ACL | Tomahawk Take | An Atlanta Braves Blog
August 12th, 2010
12:35 pm
[...] The news came in late this morning that Chipper Jones has a torn ACL, according to his agent. He had the MRI this morning and Chipper texted his agent the results. He could seek a second opinion but the worst possible scenario seems to have happened. [...]
Brownie
August 12th, 2010
12:36 pm
OK, first of all, Donny Corleone just had one of the great lines of all time re: Glaus riding his Hoveround out to third base.
For those who want FF called up right away….don’t count on it. He WILL come up when rosters expand, but not sooner.
Bobby is gonna ride with Glaus platooning at first base with Hinske until that time, or until Glaus just falls apart like in the final scene with Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep in “Death Becomes Her”.
Dr. Igor Grodninzsky
August 12th, 2010
12:36 pm
Russian have quick cure for bum knee. Fix up Chipper in 5 day. Involve secret growth hormones develop by KGB. One shot all he need. Call Moscow office.
wiki
August 12th, 2010
12:37 pm
They’ll get a 3B in some kind of waiver deal. Book on it. We may have to lose one of our prospects.
Fourbee
August 12th, 2010
12:37 pm
I’ve been as tough as anyone in criticising Chipper and his horrendous defense and hitting (earlier in the season), but I don’t want him to go out this way. For all his not run out grounders, all his GIDP and all his errors, I would rather have him ride into the sunset with Bobby and Wags so that we can all wish him well and say that he had a fitting end to a glorious career. Even though I’m tough on the players, sometimes, I still wish the best for them.
Tough luck, Chipper. You will be sorely missed!
TheNCBravesFan
August 12th, 2010
12:37 pm
Solution: Move Glaus back to 3rd base, his old position, and bring up Freeman for 1st base. Don’t do anything else. No Stupid Trades! Glaus can then concentrate on hitting!
Tater the Bobby Hater
August 12th, 2010
12:37 pm
Chipper has been the face of the Braves in more ways than one this year. He has either been hot and showing some spark of his former self, or cold and riding the bench with some injury or another. He has been Mr. Inconsistent, just as the Braves have been Team Inconsistent.
Oh well, every sports career must come to an end. Too bad that he can’t take Cox with him. Then maybe the Braves might have a chance in the post-season.
Steven Lemon
August 12th, 2010
12:38 pm
Dear cHase Utley;
You will only be world champs again if the YANKEES don’t make the World Series!
Cliff Lee couldnt save you last year and even Halladay and Oswalt can save you this year.
Besides, what’s this I hear about Ryan Howard being injured?
Falcons Fan
August 12th, 2010
12:38 pm
Win one for the SKIPPER and CHIPPER!!! Sad news indeed but we can’t give away a season. I still have faith in these Bravos!!! Let’s go Braves!!!
everydamnyear
August 12th, 2010
12:38 pm
Glaus back to 3rd, Hinske at 1st from here on out!
Vick=Dog killing Thug
August 12th, 2010
12:39 pm
good luck to Chipper….
Fire, not retire Bobby Cox
August 12th, 2010
12:39 pm
Good post Tater!
Aubrey
August 12th, 2010
12:40 pm
Braves need to get Casey Blake – LA Dodgers 3rd Baseman.
KnightInATL
August 12th, 2010
12:40 pm
Some of you morons need to get a grip about Glaus going back to 3B. The guy can barely bend over to tie his own shoes. No way he can handle the hot corner anymore. Prado to 3B, Infante to 2B.
LittleRockBravesFan
August 12th, 2010
12:40 pm
This is horrible news, but thank goodness we have options. There’s of course Conrad, or Infante, and I heard that Prado can play an excellent 3rd base. Losing Chipper will definitely hurt though, but as scrappy and resilient as this team has been, I have confidence that they’ll rise to the occasion.
Clarence
August 12th, 2010
12:40 pm
Frank Wren: Convert K.K. to a third baseman–he ain’t doing nothing anyway. Might as well get something for the millions you’re paying him.
Fire, not retire Bobby Cox
August 12th, 2010
12:41 pm
Will you people please read previous posts! Glaus can’t play 3rd because of his knees!!!!!
Boonie
August 12th, 2010
12:41 pm
Chip if this is it….THANKS for all the memories.
Prado will slide over to 3B and Infante will continue to play 2B. Wren will probably try to snag someone like Wigginton off the waiver wire.
Dick Doss
August 12th, 2010
12:41 pm
chipper should retire coming back next year with out bobby just doesnt seem right
Atlanta Dawg
August 12th, 2010
12:41 pm
I was afraid this is what it was. I’ve been a Chipper fan since he was drafted and played down at Luther Williams Field in Macon, GA. I was able to watch him play his first game and fortunately was able to watch a lot more at Fulton County and Turner Field. If this truly is the end, which I think it is, we’ll see you in Cooperstown in 5 years. Thanks for being the heart of this team and showing the younger players that you can play for the same team for your career if you take the greed out of the situation.
You move Prado or Infante to 3B and play the other at 2B. bat them 1 and 2 and move JHEY to 3rd in the order where he will be for the forseeable futre. You have 2 table setters at the top and a contact hitter in the 3rd spot with power. Give Glaus 1 more week to see if he is starting to come out of it and if not, then you call up Freeman and start platooning the two.
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 12th, 2010
12:42 pm
At first I was surprised to read all the suggestions that Glaus be moved back to third base. Then I remembered the time when I was scoring a game at Turner Field and was asked by the fans next to me why I’d brought my work to the game.
Don
August 12th, 2010
12:43 pm
People can walk around and play some sports with torn ACLs, it just depends on the particulars. It sounds like it would be worth a try to have Chipper try playing with a brace. Chipper in a brace would be better than Glaus at 3rd base!
ATLcracker
August 12th, 2010
12:44 pm
“let the hall of fame debate begin”? I don’t think there is a debate – five years from now first ballot hall of fame for sure!
Moving on...
August 12th, 2010
12:44 pm
Chipper will be missed, but… CALL UP FREEMAN TO PLAY 1ST, MOVE GLAUS TO 3RD. NOW!
Tommy
August 12th, 2010
12:44 pm
Problem solved: Let’s move McCann to 3rd. Move Glaus into the closer role. Let Chipper’s good knee play CF and Bobby Cox’s knee replacement can play 1st.
So many retarded Braves fans!!! It’s embarrassing really.
john
August 12th, 2010
12:44 pm
Chipper –
THANKS
Like millions of others,I have enjoyed your many years of outstanding play for our Braves, even tolerated those few when you “slipped” on and off the Field – you always came back, including these past months.
Hank Aaron and Chipper Jones will be Legends in Atlanta and Baseball forever.
Got one more “come-back’ in 2011 ?
John Smoltz
August 12th, 2010
12:45 pm
You may see Chipper in Cooperstown in 5 years to see me get my plaque. He is not a first ballot man. Put him in the class of Andre Dawson. Third baseman this day and age will not get in on the first ballot with his defense and lest than 500 Home runs. And less than 3000 hits.
charles barkley
August 12th, 2010
12:45 pm
turrribbblllle
John Smoltz
August 12th, 2010
12:46 pm
ATLcracker
Debate on: 3rd Ballot
BravesFanLostInOhio
August 12th, 2010
12:46 pm
Aweful for Chipper, and I HATE it for him (and those of us who still liked watching him play). But, we can still win.
Moving Glaus back to 3B is wishful thinking. Yes, he used to be great at 3Bm, but he now lacks the agility needed for the hot corner. He isn’t moving well laterally (check out the pickoff throws to first that have gotten by him) and he lacks the agility and speed to make the charging throw, which any good 3B needs to be able to do.
On the other hand, Prado is excellent at 3B. And, Infante can finally play every day (staying at 2B).
Finally, someone said they hate to see Chipper go out this way. I disagree wholeheartedly. Chipper went out looking like the player we know, not a shadow of his former self. He was swinging the bat well, and his (potentially) last play was a gem, one that we would remember him by.
Chipper, you gave us your whole heart, and your knee twice. Thank you.
azbravofan
August 12th, 2010
12:47 pm
Can Hinske still play third?
Duluth Tiger
August 12th, 2010
12:48 pm
DOB,
What are the chances we would bring up Wes Timmons from Gwinnett? He is having a pretty good year and he has some pop in his bat.
Jimbo
August 12th, 2010
12:50 pm
So sorry Chipper-Our Prayers are with ya fer a speedy recovery and whatever is best for your healthy future is okay with me-Good Luck
JoJo the Godfather
August 12th, 2010
12:50 pm
Chone Figgins is the way to go…Plays multiple positions & has post season experience…Figgins, Infante, Gonzalez, Prado & Conrad covering 3B, SS & 2B…Two switch hitters and three righties.
Alaska Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
12:51 pm
I’m very sad about Chipper’s injury. It seems season-ending, if not career-ending. Very bad news for him and for the Braves.
Can the Braves still win the division and succeed in the playoffs? Yes, I think they can, and folks on this blog have suggested a number of combinations that will work. A very serious event, but the Braves can get past it.
One other note: Years from now, when Chipper is in his 50’s and 60’s, the treatment he gets now still will matter. My own experience says, have the surgery and worry about whether your legs will work and not be painful later. That’s a major life concern, even though now the game seems to be paramount.
ABF
Harry Kalas
August 12th, 2010
12:52 pm
Chipper is….outta here
Sandra
August 12th, 2010
12:52 pm
Bummer. He was hoping it wasn’t a torn ACL and so was I. Hope he gets better.
ATLcracker
August 12th, 2010
12:52 pm
John Smoltz. It’s easier for a third baseman to get in than a pitcher or outfielder. there haven’t been very many great ones (I believe there are fewer 3b in HOF than any other position). the standards are lower. also they do factor in time lost to injury – chipper lost 2 1/2 – 3 years.
Erik
August 12th, 2010
12:53 pm
First off its a shame it had to happen this year when we were making a run for Bobby.
Secondly if that is an end to Chipper’s HOF career what a way to end it. One of the best defensive plays of his career. If I had to walk away from something I love more than anything, I would it’s better to be forced out making an amazing play to help my team then hang around past my time.
Finally we have a ton of options to replace chipper albeit none of them are likely to produce the same way he would. Even when he was struggling pitchers feared him and walked him more often than not. He may have had a down year but his pressence helped this lineup a TON. Without him I fear B Mac wont get the same opportunities.
As for replacing him here are the options I see.
Trade or Waiver Claim:
Wigginton, Figgins, Aramis Ramirez, Jose Lopez are all possible Waiver candidates. Each one of those players offers potential but they are all either overpaid, underperforming, old, in a contract year with a team looking for a decent return.
In House:
Prado, Conrad, Infante, Hinske, and Glaus all have experience playing 3rd base. We could stay in house shuffle those guys through to find an effective position combo.
I don’t like this plan for a couple reasons. 1) Our offense was barely sufficient with Chipper and the players know it. Not doing anything will lead to a moral drop off as well as decreased offensive production. 2) This would mean that 3 out of those 5 would be starting every game and that diminishes our bench and pinch hitting ability greatly.
The Freeman Plan:
Glaus a 3B throughout his career could make the switch across the diamond opening up a position for Freeman at 1st. This does several things.
1) Gives the club and fans something to be really excited about and increases moral.
2) Granted its only AAA but in almost a full season Freeman has put up a .305/.367/.506 Line. That is an impact bat if it translates anywhere close to that.
3) It gives us an opportunity to rest/effectively replace Glaus. We have Hinske, Conrad and Infante who can all share time at 3B with Glaus to rest him and diminish the negative effects of his slumps.
4) Plus it gives us a chance to see what we have in Freeman for next season. IE Is he a bat we can count on to contribute or do we need to sign another stop gap to give Freeman more time.
Give Freeman a shot WREN!
Thoughts?
T.C
August 12th, 2010
12:53 pm
Aaaaa just shoot him up and keep him in the lineup.
Scott Anderson
August 12th, 2010
12:56 pm
I am surprised it wasnt a torn elbow muscle again.
Larry should have retired years ago or been traded.
The number of games he has missed to injury is absurd.
Never did take care of his body while collecting his millions.
the lazy way out of working out.
Get some new blood in there and lets win the prize.
Alaska Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
12:56 pm
Erik:
It’s morale, darn it, not moral. Morale!
ABF
peewee
August 12th, 2010
12:56 pm
Ok, so is it a partial tear or full tear?
The Dude
August 12th, 2010
12:56 pm
Guys, Prado goes to third and infante stays at second.
John Smoltz
August 12th, 2010
12:58 pm
His defense will hurt him. Remember he spent a couple of years in the OF. I hope he gets in on the first ballot but I believe it will be the third. Maybe the second.
Alaska Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
12:58 pm
Scott Anderson:
I hope you said that just to irritate everyone, because is so far removed from reality as to be meaningless in any other context. Also, it’s a very tasteless comment for this moment.
ABF
Dawg '88
August 12th, 2010
1:00 pm
For all of those who bashed Chipper this year…you happy now.
You stupid morons need to get a life…trolls!
Chipper Jones’ Season is Over, Career in Jeopardy | philly.rssible.com
August 12th, 2010
1:00 pm
[...] for the Braves in what could be his last season in baseball, now may have played his final game. Chipper has torn his ACL and will miss the remainder of the [...]
Hooray!!!!
August 12th, 2010
1:00 pm
Now we can finally get a real hitter in the 3 hole! Chipper’s been keeping this team down for 2 seasons now… since he went off the steroids.
Bye Larry
August 12th, 2010
1:00 pm
Bye Larry. Shame you didn’t step up more in the playoffs over the years. You could have had more than one ring if you had. It’s a shame that you are injury prone. It’s a shame that Wren didn’t anticipate your going on the DL for and extended period. It’s not like it hasn’t happened almost every year for you.
Good luck. Enjoy your retirement. And don’t twist a knee when you get to Cooperstown on your first ballot.
braves70
August 12th, 2010
1:01 pm
Thanks Chipper for all you did through the years to help the Braves be successful. Losing Chipper now is much less stressful than in recent years. The drop-off between the Braves with Chipper and without Chipper is fairly negligible at this point.
I agree that Chone Figgins would be a good addition and can be had for very little. Perhaps a deal in which the Braves might be able to unload KK to Seattle is in the offing?
Regardless, Conrad, Infante, and Prado all can man 3B and there will be little difference.
Chip10
August 12th, 2010
1:01 pm
Go play in the street SCOTT ANDERSON. And while you’re at it, please get hit by a car. Have some respect for the most iconic Brave in a generation – And let’s not forget, he is one of the most team-first / unselfish athletes in professional sports. I can’t believe the way some people act
fayncdawg
August 12th, 2010
1:01 pm
iS IT TOO LATE TO ACQUIRE CHONE FIGGINS??
MattinPA
August 12th, 2010
1:02 pm
John Smoltz at 12:45pm…. sure Chipper may not have 500 homeruns or 3000 hits…but he does have one tiny little thing….the second best switch-hitting batting average of all time. His career numbers are very comparable to Mickey Mantle. Mickey hitting 100 more homeruns being the biggest disparity, although Chipper has around 150 more doubles.
Dr. T
August 12th, 2010
1:02 pm
I hate this news! This does not help the Braves drive for the postseason. But making the best of this situation, I see a couple of positive implications.
1. Chipper has a chance to “really” decide if he is ready to walk away. 2. Heyward moves to three hole.
3. Chippers salary is covered in part buy insurance.
4. Braves can add 3B bat with the possiblity of Chipper joining another playoff race in the middle of nest year.
5. Chipper gets his goodbye tour when he is ready.
Dale Frey
August 12th, 2010
1:02 pm
Although this is bad for Chipper, it will be ok for the Braves. The #3 hitter needs to be batting better than .250 with 10 hrs.
lifelong braves fan
August 12th, 2010
1:03 pm
I haven’t read all the posts, so somebody may have mentioned this, but Hinske was a 3rd baseman for the blue jays for the 1st 3 years of his career. He could help fill in there too if diaz or melky gets hot
MontanaBravesPfan
August 12th, 2010
1:04 pm
Bad news sorry to lose you Chip! You’re the best Brave since Dale Murphy. I hope you have better luck getting into HofF. I know my wife will miss watching you play
. Get feeling better.
Respect to #10
August 12th, 2010
1:05 pm
I still have his Tops rookie card that listed him as a SS. Junk way to end a season and even worse way to end a career. Chipper will always be the man. Respect from Hawaii.
Slowhiteguy
August 12th, 2010
1:06 pm
Frank Wren awaits by the phone with hands on ankles…..
Rawdog
August 12th, 2010
1:06 pm
Close the book on him at least he’s out of his misery. When a horse throws a shoe you shoot the horse. He’s too old to come back from this type of injury, you have seen the last of Flipper.
John Smoltz
August 12th, 2010
1:07 pm
Mickey Mantle, 20X all star selections 7X World series champ, 3X MVP, gold glove
The Stuck
August 12th, 2010
1:07 pm
Prado to third, Infante stays at second, call up Freddie and start him at first for a shot in the arm to boost playoff run. Glaus RH pinch hitter and bring Booby his coffee.
Dashing One
August 12th, 2010
1:08 pm
This is sad to see. But I think it will give Conrad the opportunity to prove himself while Chipper is out. I think Conrad can and will mature at that position as time goes on. Hopefully, Chipper will stay one more year, then make his consideration.
Marc in FL
August 12th, 2010
1:08 pm
I hate it for Chipper and the team cause he was really hitting the ball well.
Having said that we need to continue to compete this year – I’d like to get Figgens from the Mariners, move Prado to 2nd in the order when he comes back, Hewyard to 3rd, and put Figgens leading off. He’s had a good bat since breaking out of his early season slump.
ijonathan
August 12th, 2010
1:09 pm
Anyone who suggests Glaus move to third has obviously not watched one minute of the Braves this season when they are in the field on defense. Dude is a friggin statue with no mobility or balance. Third??? Yeah, that will work.
JOE
August 12th, 2010
1:10 pm
Did we all forget that Glaus played 3rd base for, yeah most of his entire career. There are so many options for this team right now.
1) Prado at 3rd Infante at 2nd
2) Glaus at 3rd Hinski at 1st Prado at 2nd
3) Freddie at 1st?
Jason H
August 12th, 2010
1:11 pm
Now I can bat in the 3 hole, where I belong!!!!!
MajorPayne
August 12th, 2010
1:11 pm
Sorry for Chipper.
About Freeman, a pennant race is not the time to bring in a rookie. We have to go to the waiver wire.
WHY?
August 12th, 2010
1:11 pm
have the gods forsaken me?
jc_dawgs
August 12th, 2010
1:12 pm
Bobby Cox…I am sorry for Chipper…..tough tough break. Hall of famer no doubt.
But for the fans though….please play Prado and Infante 1-2 in the lineup from here on out….its our only chance.
braves70
August 12th, 2010
1:13 pm
From MLB Trade Rumors.com
Aramis Ramirez, Pedro Feliz, Wes Helms, Adam Kennedy, Jose Lopez, Brandon Inge, Jhonny Peralta, Ty Wigginton, Edwin Encarnacion and Willie Bloomquist are among the third basemen who could clear waivers this month. The Mariners tried to engage the Braves on Chone Figgins last month, so perhaps Jack Zduriencik will call Frank Wren to see if the Braves are interested now.
Scott
August 12th, 2010
1:14 pm
Terrible news. I suggest the Braves do this:
Move Gonzalez to 3b, his glove/range isn’t quite right for SS, but he has a strong bat, and adequate arm.
Move Infante to SS, bring Prado back to 2b, and rotate FF into the 1b mix with Glaus/Hinske. May work out fine. The biggest loss will be the missing presence of the legend.
k483
August 12th, 2010
1:14 pm
Think we could get Chipper to play 1st?
Wes
August 12th, 2010
1:15 pm
if no moves are made, the best option is Infante sticking at 2nd and Prado moving to 3rd. Prado’s better over there than Infante, and Omar is more than servicable at 2nd base
LuisG
August 12th, 2010
1:15 pm
Terrible news. I had to double-check it in case there was a DOB’s typo. No typo… I even thought about asking my family to check it for me, in case I had gotten insane… I’m not insane.
I’m hoping for a miracle here. Get well soon, Chipper, WE NEED YOU! (And, please, comeback next season!)
JAMAL DIAMOND
August 12th, 2010
1:15 pm
HOPEFULLY WHEN CAN GET OVER THIS AND KEEP 1ST PLACE WE WILL BE OK!!! CO BRAVES
Pameeeeeee
August 12th, 2010
1:15 pm
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…
E X A C T LY!!!!!!
I am devastated. I held on to the belief that he was just slightly injured. I didn’t want to think this and I couldn’t bring myself to do anything but hope. Ah man, Ahhhh! Let me go so I can compose myself.
MattN
August 12th, 2010
1:16 pm
It is the anterior cruciate ligament not the anterior crucical ligament. Probably doesn’t matter to Chipper what you call it but your readers might want to be informed correctly.
Wes
August 12th, 2010
1:16 pm
Figgins? no, we do not need another .260 hitter who can’t hit homeruns
Mark's for the Braves
August 12th, 2010
1:17 pm
Galus to third, Freeman to first base.
So sad, Chipper. You were in a groove. Good luck with your surgery.
dufferdawg
August 12th, 2010
1:17 pm
here is a bit of a different thought on all of this…what does this say about the Brave’s trainer and his abilities…, he said after the initial exam that it “wasn’t an ACL issue ” because it was structurally sound…???
Mr. West Philly
August 12th, 2010
1:17 pm
Wow that sucks! Did not want to see Chipper go out this way, what a great player and a great career! Look on the bright side Braves fans, the Phillies are going to past you in the next week or so anyway, sooooo….
Lawrenceville Guy
August 12th, 2010
1:17 pm
Brooks Conrad and a pitcher to Arizona for Mark Reynolds. It’s Bobby’s last year! Who’s with me?
John Smoltz
August 12th, 2010
1:18 pm
Porter has been with the Braves forever. Never heard a bad thing about him.
Wes
August 12th, 2010
1:19 pm
next person that says “GLAUS TO 3rd” should be banned from the site and have the sh*t beat out of them
Jon Smolts
August 12th, 2010
1:19 pm
This wuss gets hurt 10 times a year. The Braves will make the playoffs and WS without him. It’s not like he’s having a stellar year. Wimp.
rico carty
August 12th, 2010
1:21 pm
All we should say is, thank you Chipper Jones. The greatest Atlanta Brave of all-time. How weird, bookend .265 averages to begin and end his career. How many players can you think of that made arguable their greatest play in their career during their last game. Also, how many players can you think of were swinging such a potent bat at the end? I know he struggled this year, but we’ll never know how much the injuries took a toll on him. A great player, a guy we were lucky to have since he was drafted 20 years ago. Greatest Atlanta Brave of all-time.
HolyMoly
August 12th, 2010
1:21 pm
The Philthies can breathe a little easier now…
Chipper Jones To Miss The Remainder Of 2010 « TheUpperCardNetwork.com
August 12th, 2010
1:22 pm
[...] Jones is likely to miss the remainder of the Braves 2010 season. The report is being confirmed by Atlanta Journal Constitution’s David O’Brien. The Braves currently sit 2.5 games ahead of the Phillies for the lead in the National League East. [...]
NOTSO FAST
August 12th, 2010
1:22 pm
With this maybe being his last season, would be great to see him in the lineup. The way he was playing, he can’t be replaced.
anobles10
August 12th, 2010
1:22 pm
ok, this officially sucks. I do however, expect to see him back next year, though. I wonder if we might switch Glaus back to 3B and bring Freddie Freeman up to finish the year with us at 1B.
crunchzone
August 12th, 2010
1:22 pm
get well soon Chipper. good luck.
James
August 12th, 2010
1:23 pm
Prado is the best third baseman in the organization. Prado to third and leave Infante at second. Bring up Freddie Freeman. Thanks Chipper.
All I'm Saying Is...
August 12th, 2010
1:23 pm
WIN ONE FOR THE CHIPPER!!!!
LET’S GO BRAVES!
Andy
August 12th, 2010
1:24 pm
Feel real bad about Chipper. At least he went out swinging a hot bat and making a terrific defensive play.
By the way, there is little chance Glaus moves to third. The guy can barely walk let alone play well defensively at third when he hasn’t played there all year. The Braves will probably try to make a trade of some sort but if that doesn’t happen it will be some combination of Infante, Prado, and Conrad.
Russell Bell
August 12th, 2010
1:24 pm
F-bomb, F-bomb, F-bomb.
bobbymahlon
August 12th, 2010
1:25 pm
Prado now that he has played second for half a season is now a very good defensive second baseman so we owe it to him to leave him alone. We still have many other options for third none of which are Conrad on a every day situation.
After watching Ankiel I hate to say it but he does not seem to have a good enough bat to help us full time. He does not seem to any better than McLouth with the bat but he sure has a much better arm. I think we have a very poor outfield and now that we do not have Chipper’s bat in the lineup we are in trouble with what we have on the current roster.
From what I’ve seen lately Chipper was swinging the bat great from the left side but not from the right side. If FF could come up and hit like he is now doing at Gwinnet that might be the spark we need to win the East Division.
Rick DuBose
August 12th, 2010
1:25 pm
Been said before, but Glaus to 3rd(if he starts hitting) platooned with Conrad; Prado to first along with bringing up Freddie Freeman, and Infante to 2nd. That is pretty good.
Get better, Chipper!!
Lawrenceville Guy
August 12th, 2010
1:26 pm
Ty Wigginton was put on waivers. Claim & trade?
Gwinnett Braves Bible.com
August 12th, 2010
1:27 pm
Anyone, and I mean AMYONE who comes on here and suggests that Glaus can play third either:
1. Hasnt watched a braves game over the last month and a half
2. Is Blind, like Stevie Wonder blind.
Glaus has bad knees and feet right now. Glaus can’t play well at first base currently, SO WHY WHY WHY would anyone think he can play third.
He cna’t move, and he cna’t play third( or first for that matter ).
Prado will play third (when he comes off the DL hopefully this weekend) and Infante will play second.
Please, enough with the Glaus to third talk, IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN.
Glaus should be put on the DL and bring Freeman up now.
Tommy
August 12th, 2010
1:29 pm
Every time someone says that we should move Glaus to 3rd, I feel a little rage. Am I alone on this???
coach smith
August 12th, 2010
1:29 pm
2 names clearing waivers to consider at 3rd base
Aramis Rameriaz
and
Chone Figgans
Chipper Jones’ Season is Likely Over, Career in Jeopardy | philly.rssible.com
August 12th, 2010
1:30 pm
[...] for the Braves in what could be his last season in baseball, now may have played his final game. Chipper has torn his ACL and will likely miss the remainder of the [...]
coach smith
August 12th, 2010
1:31 pm
Aramis Ramirez would be a perfect fit, a right handed power bat that is a free agent at the end of the season
Fred
August 12th, 2010
1:32 pm
All this said, we have to move Prado to #3 and let Infante keep at lead off. In theory, Infante has been more of a threat than Chipper this year, but that is only in theory. Healthy Chipper is much better.
Not the end of the world, but not good news either.
Doggone!
Keith
August 12th, 2010
1:33 pm
Bad News! Sorry Chipper. Get the second opinion before you commit to surgery. If surgery is still in the picture, get it done and come back ASAP!. In the meantime, Infonte can fill in for you. Thanks Chipper for a great year so far.
Gamer
August 12th, 2010
1:33 pm
Chipper, you’re the man! What a great career! We’ll miss you. Hope to see you in the dugout and around the team if possible. Thanks
Fred
August 12th, 2010
1:34 pm
Oh and you will see Prado at 3rd. End of story.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
1:34 pm
I’d put TP at 3rd before Glaus.
Lawrenceville Guy
August 12th, 2010
1:35 pm
Dear Coach Smith,
Figgans will not help us, he is done and now a poor man’s Gregor Blanco.
Rameriaz is interesting, maybe a “change of scenery” will help, like Francour last year. But I still think Wigginton is a better bet.
I know it is a little bit of a pipe dream, but no one is untouchable in Arizona, I keep thinking Mark Reynolds.
JL 2006
August 12th, 2010
1:36 pm
Losing Chipper is the best thing that has happended to this team. He was done three years ago.
Person
August 12th, 2010
1:38 pm
Anybody know if David Ross can play 1st base? That would free up Glaus for a move back to his original position at 3rd.
The Braves Blog » Blog Archive » Injury Update – Chipper Jones
August 12th, 2010
1:39 pm
[...] Dave O’Brien has more information in his article here: http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2010/08/12/mri-shows-jones-has-torn-acl-agent-said/ [...]
georgia gator
August 12th, 2010
1:39 pm
sad to hear and sad to think that he’s HOF career may come to an end thanks to a torn ACL. Thanks Chipper for everything you did for the Braves if you do retire. Move Glaus over to 3rd, Brooks isnt an everyday player, and call up Mr. Freeman
Steve
August 12th, 2010
1:39 pm
Short time fix. Glaus to third and Freeman called up to play first base!
michael
August 12th, 2010
1:40 pm
damn it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have to come one mpre season please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Lawrenceville Guy
August 12th, 2010
1:40 pm
All of you guys who keep thinking that Prado is going to third are off base.
If we handle this from the current roster, you will see a lot of Conrad & Infante at third.
Glaus will be given some rest when the rosters expand and hopefully get his health and swing together while splitting time with Freeman and Ski.
Jay
August 12th, 2010
1:40 pm
Has anybody ever started and ended their career w/ a torn ACL…while having a Hall of Fame career in between?
stoner
August 12th, 2010
1:40 pm
What about hunting season? Doesn’t this mess up his hunting? Buckmaster will miss him.
warrens braves
August 12th, 2010
1:41 pm
this is a tough loss. worst case senerio. but we will make a deal or do something to get this straight. we can still make a trade, and or put prado over there. as for chipper, i think he will be relegated to having surgery, and rehabbing. this guy will not want to end his career like this. you will see a reguvinated chipper in spring training 2011. the braves will figure out what to do, and we will hang on hopefully. go braves!!!!!!!!!!
Steve
August 12th, 2010
1:41 pm
Sorry GA Gator I didn’t read your post first! Good idea!
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
1:42 pm
Braves: ” no knee jerk reactions “
Tommy
August 12th, 2010
1:43 pm
JL 2006:
3 years ago Chipper hit .337 w/ 29 HR and 102 RBI.
2 years ago he hit .364 w/22 HR and 75 RBI.
But, you’re right he was “done” 3 years ago. Get a clue!!!
Gwinnett Braves Bible.com
August 12th, 2010
1:43 pm
Lawrenceville Guy,
If you think that Prado ISN’T going to third base, you are off base.
Bobby has already said that he thinks that Prado is a better third baseman than second baseman, so you do the math.
Prado will be at third, Infante at second
Wes
August 12th, 2010
1:44 pm
Did i REALLY just read a comment suggesting moving Prado to 1st and Glaus to 3rd…..which ended with “THAT SOUNDS GOOD”?
That is the single worst and dumbest thing i have read on this blog since i started paying attention to it a few years ago.
Let’s take a guy who can’t even field groundballs at first, run out a single or even jog to the dugout after an inning and move him to third, while we take a GOOD defensive infielder and move him to first.
DOB needs to use that BLOCK button a lot more often than he does
Gwinnett Braves Bible.com
August 12th, 2010
1:46 pm
Wes,
I agree with you 100%
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
1:47 pm
Glausaurs can’t play 1st base how is he going to play 3rd, get a grip people.
THEX
August 12th, 2010
1:47 pm
Amen, Chip Fan.
Scott Anderson – ASS.
Bye Larry – ASS.
Granderson: “I wouldn’t necessarily call it big changes” | The Lohud Yankees Blog
August 12th, 2010
1:47 pm
[...] • Bad news for the Braves: Chipper Jones is out for the year. [...]
Jim H.
August 12th, 2010
1:49 pm
Its ceratinly not good news, but its not nearly as bad as it would have been during Chipper’s prime when he was largely carrying the team. Leave Infante at second, put Prado at third, pick up or trade for another experienced infielder for the bench, and keep on trucking.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
1:51 pm
Jim H. for GM
booquinn
August 12th, 2010
1:51 pm
Hey Frank, bring Chone Figgins back home for a much needed change of scenery and figure away to pawn KK off on the Mariners.
ReddJonn68
August 12th, 2010
1:52 pm
Should have seen this one coming, sorry fans but Chipper has never kept himself in tip top shape. I don’t wish injury on anyone, but this guy has missed countless games due to injury. We should have been preparing for this for awhile by keeping any good infielders that can play multiple spots down on the farm, unfortunately the only bright young infielder is Freeman at first, what do we do now, what is the future of this infield ???
Rawdog
August 12th, 2010
1:52 pm
Maybe Glaus will hurt his knee too. No team in the NL playoff hunt is gonna let a 3B or 1B get through waivers for the Braves to claim. The Braves jacked around and could of had Adam Dunn. Now, we have no home run threats at all. I don’t consider McCann and Gonzalez only because they hit a homer every 10 games. Our outfield is pathetic. Half of our infield doesn’t speak english. Once the phillies pass us that’s it game over. If the Braves don’t win the division they will not make the playoffs, because the NL West will have two playoff teams.
Robert
August 12th, 2010
1:52 pm
Again I will say Hank Blaylock. He’ll get us through the season.
GTSteve
August 12th, 2010
1:55 pm
@Robert, I thought about Hank earlier this year, is he playing anywhere
sportsgirl33
August 12th, 2010
1:56 pm
This SUCKS for the Braves. he was playing so well. hope that he would still be apart of team and stay in locker room and help team out mentally.
Glaus3rd!!??
August 12th, 2010
1:56 pm
For those of you saying Glaus to 3rd….have you seen this human cardboard move around lately??!! He can barely bend over for a pick off throw much less dive at third for a grounder and fire it to first….Infante is no drop off from Chipper this year.. Career yes, but this season absolutely not.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
1:57 pm
Maybe the Braves can get a 2 for 1 deal, and have Glaus-a-saurs’ knees worked on too.
SpazzHH
August 12th, 2010
1:59 pm
Having fun with all the different posts Jeffy?
ReddJonn68
August 12th, 2010
1:59 pm
Rawdog what the hell does speaking English have to do with baseball Ozzie Guillen can’t speak that well but he has as many rings as Bobby Cox already !!!
kcfoster
August 12th, 2010
2:00 pm
Not really surprised. Then again, I think all Braves fans were expecting the worse from that injury. Made a hell of a play, though…
You know, whether Chipper decides to come back from surgery or not, he has had a phenomenal career. Won a lot of games for the Braves. Has a World Series under his belt. He will likely be a Hall of Famer.
God Speed to Chip.
All of this said, I think that the team will miss him, but I think if any Braves team will can overcome this, it’s this years’. Infante will likely take a bigger role, and maybe a call up for Freeman? We’ll have to see. I think that this team can win big regardless of who they have plugged into the lineup. Gonna miss Chipper, but the magic isn’t done yet.
I say win a Championship for Bobby and Chip!
GO BRAVES!
RHR
August 12th, 2010
2:02 pm
Heartbroken. Come back next year, Chipper!
Woodman
August 12th, 2010
2:03 pm
Holy Crap people. GLAUS CAN”T PLAY THIRD!!!! He can hardly get his creaky aZZ down the first base line. He comes up hobbling every time he has to run. Glaus is first base or nothing. He’s old and broke down. He can’t field the ball.
Brother John
August 12th, 2010
2:04 pm
Granted, Chipper is the face of our franchise. And I have been calling him a warrior because that is what and who he is. Basically, irreplaceable. That said, as in real life, the young are there to replace the old. We supposedly have the best farm system in baseball. It may take three youngsters to replace the Legend, but let’s bring them up and get started with it, for crying out loud! I don’t think Chipper will ever play again, but he could coach, or manage?? Or maybe he just wants to go to the Double Dime and shoot some game. I hate hunting with a passion, but I love Chipper the ball player with an equal passion. Players like him come around once or twice in a lifetime. God bless you Chipper. Heal yourself. Trust your heart. You can still help your team if you never swing a bat again…
mexican brave
August 12th, 2010
2:04 pm
i want to cry…but i only hope that chipper recovers at 100%..and whatever decision he makes…i will support him…he has given us so much for so long…love u chipper…we’ll try to win it all for you, my love
LIfetime Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
2:04 pm
Chipper has had a great career and has brought us many great memories. He is the only one who always puts the team ahead of himself. Anybody else at his age would not have even tried that play because of the risk of injury. Only Chipper will give it his all until he can’t give anymore. Thanks for the memories (if you don’t make it back).
chipperchop
August 12th, 2010
2:04 pm
To all of you Phillies trolls that have suddenly shown up,
It is really REALLY bush league for you to come on a Braves blog celebrating the loss of Chipper Jones and appointing yourselves champs of the NL East. It is very poor sportmanship and in very bad taste to be happy a player of Chipper’s caliber who has had a GREAT career will require season ending surgery. And possibly the end of his career as well.
The last time I checked the Braves have a 2.5 game lead over the Phillies. Just because Chipper is injured in no way guarentees the Braves are suddenly going to start losing a bunch of ballgames so the Phillies can swoop in and take the title. This is reminding me of how cocky Mets fans were during the 2006-2007 seasons, and most of us Braves fans were actually rooting for the Phillies to win it all when it became apparant that the Braves weren’t.
You stay classy Phillies. You celebrate the loss of a great player, throw up on little girls in your ballparks and cheat by steal signs using binoculars of opposing teams. What class. If it weren’t for all the stuff surrounding the Mets, this would be the biggest joke of a franchise in the East.
DawgDad
August 12th, 2010
2:05 pm
Best wishes to Chipper for a complete and speedy recovery. If this was the last play of a great Hall of Fame career, what a play it was. So sad because he had turned the corner offensively and was playing with tremendous enthusiasm the likes of which we hadn’t seen for the past couple of seasons.
Getting Prado back will soften the blow, but instead of improving the team’s chances they are just treading water. Chipper was playing at a .400 OBP .900 OPS level recently and those guys are hard to replace. This team as constituted today will have a difficult time holding off the Phillies assuming Utley gets back in early to mid September.
Braves have a lot of options and flexibility, as noted. They can put Prado back at second and let Conrad/Infante/Hinske share third base, they can leave Infante at second and put Prado on third and keep Conrad in his off-the-bench role, they can try Glaus at third (which would appear to be a disaster in the making, ala Chipper).
I’m torn on where Prado/Infante should play; i.e., who’s on second, who’s on third. Infante’s lack of range has shown recently, but what we’ve seen of Prado at third screams of gold-glove potential.
They should bring up Freeman anyway, but that’s a separate issue. Presumably Hernandez goes out when Prado comes back. Here’s what I’d do:
5-Infante/Conrad
9-Heyward
4-Prado
2-McCann
7-Hinske/Diaz
3-Freeman/Glaus
6-Gonzalez
8-Ankiel (or eventually McLouth)
Curt
August 12th, 2010
2:06 pm
I suspect that the Braves will do what they always do and use the players they have for a few games to see if they can maintain status quo; that is the division lead.
Brooks Conrad has proved that he can play third well and is servicable as a hitter. I am sure he will have the position until Prado comes off the DL. At that point the Braves will still, in their favorite term “evaluate the situation”.
There are some decent options “possibly” available to play third including those mentioned here: Ramirez, Blalock, Wiggenton. Not sure that any of those is worth giving up the farm for. It might be nice to see what Freddy could do but for some reason (probably to do with major league options) the Braves are reluctant to bring him up.
The Real Heisenberg
August 12th, 2010
2:06 pm
Nobody from Philly better make any claims they would be in first if not for their injuries. We had JJ, Heyward, Medlen, Prado, Diaz, Saito, & now Chipper out for significant periods of time. It is all about other guys stepping it up and Braves depth has prevailed. Respect for Charlie Manuel and his guys for where they are but not interested in hearing about their injuries.
hAL
August 12th, 2010
2:06 pm
lyle o verpayed just cleared waivers theres your solution if ya dont want glaus by seson end you will be crying for glaus back like some are crying they knew all the time that uni was better then ag man hind sights nice huh you bunch of psathetic liars lol
Heard It All Before
August 12th, 2010
2:06 pm
Honest to God, you people who suggest shifting Glaus to third. Lots of baseball on TV every night, you might consider following the game once in awhile. Peter Boyle’s Frankenstein character was nimbler on his feet than Glaus is today.
Bob Horners Broken Wrist
August 12th, 2010
2:06 pm
First off, I hate this for the team and its a shame for the fans that Chippa won’t have his last hurrah at the plate at the end of the season…BUT…it was only a matter of time before this happened. Chippa has never respected his body and kept it in the shape necessary to minimize injury, so I don’t really feel sorry for him because he collected his check and didn’t respect his obligation to stay healthy for the team.
ATLcracker
August 12th, 2010
2:07 pm
just remembering that play at second the other night with infante. prado is a better third baseman than infante but he is a MUCH better second baseman than infante. wouldn’t it be better to leave prado at second where he will be involved in many more plays? platoon conrad and infante at third.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
2:07 pm
Chipper, order a mexi-dog and call it a career.
Tami
August 12th, 2010
2:07 pm
@Ormewood: Prado is eligible to come off the DL this Sunday, the 15th. It’s believed, though, he’ll have at least one or two minor-league rehab starts first. So, we might not see him until probably the series with the Nats the 17th – the 19th.
wordy
August 12th, 2010
2:08 pm
Thanks Chipper. Go Braves
Stanley Crowe
August 12th, 2010
2:08 pm
If this is the end for Chipper, what a great play to end on . . . but I would like to see him get the surgery, get in rehab, and give it a go next year so that he can go out on his terms. I’m assuming that he would hit well — maybe not with all the old power, but we know that the man can hit. I remember when Lou Brock was getting old and retirement was being talked about during a subpar year. Lou said that the next year would be his last, and he went out and played loose and hit around .300. For Chipper, the sad thing is that we’re in a pennant run, but with the talent on this club (and a few astute moves?), we should be there next year too. If Hudson will give us another solid year, and if Medlen, Jurjjens, Hanson, and maybe Minor, are healthy, and with Venters as closer, what’s not to like? So — good luck with the surgery, Chipper, and come back for a last hurrah in 2011.
churchy
August 12th, 2010
2:08 pm
LOL about all those stupid comments about moving Glaus to 3B.
Must have been locked in a closet the last year if you think that is a reasonable idea.
Gene
August 12th, 2010
2:10 pm
Chipper Jones’ father told the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville that he expects his son to rehab vigorously and play baseball again, that he doesn’t want to leave the game “like this.” He says Chipper has new outlook about playing over the last two months.
Cletus Dooley Earnhardt SR.
August 12th, 2010
2:12 pm
who thee hell cayres? itss only baseball!! thee only peeple that care abouot baseball are mExican’ts and liberils. Wheen doess foootball seison start?
- GO UGA!
bravesfaninnc
August 12th, 2010
2:13 pm
WIth or without Chipper Braves will still win the east
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
2:13 pm
Chipper Favre
Joe Fumei
August 12th, 2010
2:13 pm
Brian, no you cannot swing a bat with a torn ACL. I just had mine repaired 3 months ago. When it is torn, you cannot plant your lead foot after the follow thru without falling out
ThePriceisWrongBitch!
August 12th, 2010
2:14 pm
Hate to see this happen, but at least he went out giving it his all and making a great play!
Oh yeah, Phillies fans at work are cheering about this- shocker eh…
LIfetime Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
2:16 pm
@Bob Horners Broken Wrist. It’s a shame you feel that way about Chipper. I guess you felt the same about Mickey Mantle, too. He had bad knees if you remember and could have played longer also. Chipper had an unfortunate injury early in his career which could have attributed to this but of course you believe he was not taking care of his body. By the way, how many games did you play?
drlull
August 12th, 2010
2:16 pm
I’m a retired Radiologist. Reading an MRI on a patient who has had reconstruction of the ACL is difficult, sometimes you don’t know what is scar and what is a new injury as the landmarks are completely disrupted by surgery. I suppose they have the old MRI’s to compare with.
I attended an MRI meeting in Duke around 7 years ago and they are one of the centers that receives MRI, xrays, etc on prominent athletes to review. So Chippers images will be reviewed around the country (hopefully) before surgery is performed. At the meeting they showed an MRI of a ‘prominent golfer’ which I took to be Tiger Woods. They couldn’t identify the true patient because of confidentiality agreements.
Good luck Chip, and good luck Bravos.
sicttc
August 12th, 2010
2:16 pm
It is over. Wow. What a ride he had, though. Thank you, Chipper, you gave it everything you had on every play.
churchy
August 12th, 2010
2:17 pm
Bring on Football?
Football doesn’t start until December when the NFL season is winding down and teams are fighting for the playoffs. By then, all the stupid amateur drama of college football is for the most part done.
In the meantime, there is plenty of time for baseball.
DawgDad
August 12th, 2010
2:18 pm
Gene: I don’t know what Chipper’s contract situation is with the Braves, but if he’s coming off knee surgery at age 39 I might take a Glaus discount flyer on him but not $10+ million per.
I have a suspicion there won’t be any rehab assignment for Prado unless there are lingering questions about his finger. They need him too badly here, now, even if just for his defense.
PDOG
August 12th, 2010
2:23 pm
Chone Figgins for KK and Ankiel. Get it done FW.
bravesfaninnc
August 12th, 2010
2:24 pm
Don’t trade Ankiel he has been good we need to keep him Nate and KK for Figgins
DC3
August 12th, 2010
2:24 pm
can we please get chone figgins he’s the perfect leadoff man and he’s got playoff experience.
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
2:25 pm
anyone looked at Figgins numbers this year? And if so can you tell me why you would want to trade for him?
DC Brave
August 12th, 2010
2:26 pm
This is just so d@mn devestatiting. Chipper has done so much, and he was coming back. You just had the feeling he was getting ready to lead the Braves in burying Philly once and for all. I hope he doesn’t retire…his last game SHOULD have been a playoff game, if not Game 7 of the World Series itself.
Now the call goes to Omar Infante…like any ball player Omar wants to play every day…not to be a starter, but to be THE starter. Now he will have a chance. And I expect Jason Heyward will have a chance at the 3 hole in the lineup. Now more than ever the fate of the season hinges upon the Brave’s amazin’ Venezuelans. Go get’em boys!!!
Nut Job
August 12th, 2010
2:27 pm
Gotta be the best post of the day!!! lol’d
Tommy
August 12th, 2010
12:44 pm
Problem solved: Let’s move McCann to 3rd. Move Glaus into the closer role. Let Chipper’s good knee play CF and Bobby Cox’s knee replacement can play 1st.
So many retarded Braves fans!!! It’s embarrassing really.
PDOG
August 12th, 2010
2:27 pm
Ankiel has sucked, plus the M’s are not going to take on Nate’s salary. This makes sence because the M’s get to unload Figgins salary and only have to absorb KK and Ankiel’s salary for a year.
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
2:27 pm
I guess if you want Figgins you believe that a change to the NL would bring the numbers up? I guess kind of the opposite of what’s happened to Farnsworth? Farns had what about a 2.4 ERA with the Royals, came to the NL and has a, well, not so good ERA to be nice.
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
2:28 pm
PDOG, Ankiel hasn’t been here long enough to say he’s sucked…sorry.
TG from CA
August 12th, 2010
2:31 pm
Yes, please trade KK to the Mariners for Figgins. I just read that the Mariners GM was looking for a minor league pitcher making only 8 million a year. He said he hope the player was old and one that cant make a starting 5 in the majors. This is a perfect trade. Then we can put Figgins at 1st and move Glaus to 3rd. I love being a Braves fan!!
PDOG
August 12th, 2010
2:31 pm
CrazyMan I have seen enough, he makes Nate look like an allstar.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
2:31 pm
Chipper to the doctor: “Doc, my Ankiel hurts too”
The Real Heisenberg
August 12th, 2010
2:32 pm
I have seen enough of Ankiel striking out against lefties to conclude he at least sucks at hitting lefties.
Reality Check
August 12th, 2010
2:33 pm
Chipper Jones has given his all to the Atlanta Braves for 15 years, and if he decides to attempt a comeback, the Braves will be waiting for him with open arms. I just can’t fathom a great career ending this way – it can’t end this way. And having followed Chipper since the beginning, I know he won’t let it end this way.
As for the Braves and what’s left of 2010, they now have even more motivation to win it all this year – and I think they may go out and do just that.
jfreak13713
August 12th, 2010
2:33 pm
Not a way to end a hall of fame career. Hope Chipper can come back next year but either way its been good run. Thanks Chipper!
The Braves will be ok without Chipper. Their team is really built around pitching and clutch hitting. Omar could fill the void left by Chipper but the bigger question who will fill the void left by Omar? The Braves will need to make a move now? Freedie Freeman I hope you are ready?? Your time may have just come??
PDOG
August 12th, 2010
2:35 pm
TG from CA, Figgins makes 9 million and is signed till 2013, I am sure the M’s would gladly trade Figgins contract for KKs
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
2:35 pm
… more like crutch hitting,
Honest and Frank Discussion
August 12th, 2010
2:37 pm
To me this is more of a sad injury than a big blow to the Braves.
Infante can lead off and play 3B. Prado can hit second and play 2B. Heyward will hit third, Glaus and McCann 4th and 5th. Ankiel and Gonzalez will bat 6th and 7th, with Melky or Diaz in the 8 hole.
That’s still a lineup. I’ll miss Chipper, but it’s not a death blow.
Alonso
August 12th, 2010
2:38 pm
Ok, boys. Go out and win one for the Chipper.
Roy Hobbs
August 12th, 2010
2:38 pm
Worst……..news………….ever.
I am a sad panda.
JD
August 12th, 2010
2:39 pm
What about Glaus to 3rd and Hinske to 1st?
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
2:40 pm
Okay boys the baseball gods have spoken, we moved Larry to the bench the only way we could, since Bobby & FW would not, so go get ‘em.
The Real Heisenberg
August 12th, 2010
2:40 pm
off to the island of misfit mascots sad panda
Ralph
August 12th, 2010
2:41 pm
Lineup: 1. Infante 2b
2. Prado 3b
3.Heyward lf
4. McCann c
5.Hinke/Diaz rf
6. Freeman lb
7. Gonzales ss
8. Milkey/Ankiel
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
2:42 pm
makes Mclouth look like an all-star….you are showing your lack of baseball knowledge PDOG, in my opinion, as you are entitled to yours.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
2:43 pm
Ralphie, Put that line up card down, you’ll shoot your eye out.
Erik
August 12th, 2010
2:43 pm
For everyone who is saying Glaus can’t play third:
While He certainly wont be able to play a great defensive Third he could certainly fill that role capably until the end of the season especially considering Conrad can come in off the bench as a defensive replacement.
For one thing Chipper Jones had many strengths but his D is certainly not whats going to get him in the hall of fame. So While Glaus might be a slight downgrade he wont be much different.
According to Baseball reference.com Chippers fielding last year reulted in -8 runs for the year below a replacement. This year he was much better as he +7
Glaus’ last full season at 3rd was 2008 and he was +1.
Let’s say that as most of you seem to think that Glaus will play poorly at 3rd and results in a -4 runs prevented below replacement (which he would have to be pretty bad to get there in 40 games).
The addition of Freeman to the lineup and keeping Conrad and Infante on the bench would EASILY make up that difference.
There is a reason Conrad is a bench player and has a average under .240.
He has holes in his swing and isn’t a great hitter although he does have GOOD power when he connects. IF he were to become our everyday 3B then he would get over exposed, pitchers would start studying him more, find his swings holes and his offensively production would drop. A bench/spot start role is perfect for Conrad. I love the guy and wish him the best but i think its best for him and the team that he stays in his current role.
The other option I like (kind of) is Figgins. He is not getting along with Seattle so they are desperate to get rid of him. He has a big but NOT HUGE contract (9 Million a year for 3 more years with a vesting option) He gives the braves Flexibility and is the most natural fit into our lineup. Figgins can play 2b, 3b and LF. For this season we could put Prado at 3rd and Figgins at 2b while keeping our bench depth.
He would fit nicely in our leadoff spot with a career OBP of .360 (down year this year and he still has .343) His speed is obviously his biggest asset and would give Prado(2), Heyward(3), and BMac(4) a chance to knock him in with a double or a steal and single and since we dont have alot of power that is a big deal.
The obvious concern with Figgins is contract length and price. Until Lowe comes off the books and we bring in the young an cheap arms of the future Teheran, Arodys and Delagado we are going to be tight on money. This burden would be lessened by making KK a part of any package offered to Seattle. Figgins wants out of Seattle and has made that known so they want to get rid of him and his contract badly. The Braves may be able to get Figgins for KK straight up. That means Figgins would have a net cost of 2 million next year. He is still a liability a few years down the road if his speed falls off but one I think the Braves should at least consider.
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
2:44 pm
I think the Braves will try to explore a trade, only problem is other teams below them claiming the player to block the trade.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
2:45 pm
Conrad can’t bat right handed.
SHELBY
August 12th, 2010
2:45 pm
I hate to see this happen to Chipper…I can’t think of ANY player that is more loyal to a City, Team, or Manager as he has been to Atlanta and the Braves for 15+ years…He is such a huge part of the team and i can only hope that if he does decide to retire that he will stay with us, possibly hitting coach if TP becomes the new manager? It’s sad that he won’t be playing when we win the World Series this year!!! But now we have one more person to work hard for…CHIPPER WE LOVE U!!! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!!
sportsmandh
August 12th, 2010
2:46 pm
Scott Anderson,
Chipper shoulda retired years ago? Like when? 2 years ago when he won the batting title?
doug
August 12th, 2010
2:46 pm
unfortuantely Glauss is probably next..bad time for the injury bug
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
2:48 pm
… like two years ago, when baseball started really testing for HGH
ATL Fan
August 12th, 2010
2:49 pm
Late post here but…..Just Dayum!!!
kneecap
August 12th, 2010
2:50 pm
craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapppppppppppppp
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
2:50 pm
CURLY(you stooge) ummmmm. baseball just started testing for HGH in the minors a month or so ago,smart guy….they have not yet started in the BIGS, get to know your facts buddy…….
Bob Horners Broken Wrist
August 12th, 2010
2:50 pm
To all of you boo-hooing for Chippa…don’t. Save it for the guy who worked all his life at a middle wage job and got let go at 50 and now can’t find a job. Feel bad for him.
Chippa will collect his big fat $15 million check and be fine. And I’m sure he won’t be donating a large portion to Vets or Children with disability’s. The guy is a high school educated uber-millionaire that played A GAME(!!!) for the last 15 years. He is one of the LUCKIEST MEN ALIVE!!
I would have liked to have seen him end his career in a playoff game but now he will probably pull a Favre and hold the Braves ransom while he decides to play or not, then take his $15 mil next year and keep us from participating in free agency.
Nope, sorry, I don’t feel bad for Larry…I WISH I was Larry.
Bravoman
August 12th, 2010
2:51 pm
God bless Chipper, we need to win it for he and Bobby now. We need Chipper in the clubhouse to remain our leader and motivator/coach now. I say move Infante there. When he and Prado are in our lineup, how often do we win.
STEVE
August 12th, 2010
2:51 pm
Damn dat sucks, he was jus getting hot, but i dnt think we will b as bad off as people think, i knw the truth hurts people but chipper has only made a difference in like da last week and a half of this season, before that he was unproductive, just like last year. It is sad to see it end like this but the time has finally come.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
2:51 pm
Hey I never let the facts get in the way
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
2:52 pm
CURLY(you stooge) they started testing hard for PED’s, not HGH as you have to draw blood to test for HGH.
LIfetime Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
2:52 pm
Maybe Chipper will be the next Kirk Gibson
Nate McBrutal
August 12th, 2010
2:52 pm
I get angry when I see so many people talking about moving Glaus, but I think I get even angrier at talking about moving Prado to 3rd. The guy is having a career year and you don’t mess that up by changing his position. In addition, he is a better 2nd baseman than omar infante, period. There is really no arguing that. Bobby may think that prado is better at 3rd than he is at 2nd, but you would never take a guy out of the middle infield and replace him with a guy who is not as good defensively just because he is a better 3rd baseman. You’ve got keep the middle as solid as you can and Prado is better than Infante in the middle.
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
2:54 pm
they won’t move Prado to 3rd….since Prado’s injury I think it has been obvious Infante and Gonzo have a little trouble getting together…where Prado and Gonzo were like peas and carrots.
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 12th, 2010
2:55 pm
this is a dark day for the Braves nation. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Chipper
Innocent Bystander
August 12th, 2010
2:56 pm
CrazyMan-
Have you SEEN some of the DPs Gonzo and Omar have turned lately?
Dan Kolb's Mom
August 12th, 2010
2:56 pm
Good blog on the Prosebleed Section about Chipper’s possible future as a Braves batting coach and why now is the perfect time to call up Freeman
http://ijustwanttofitin.com/chipper-out-for-season-after-tearing-acl/
ReddJonn68
August 12th, 2010
2:57 pm
People get over it injuries are a part of every sport, every athlete out there knows that when they lace em up. Where is the true Brave spirit, instead of whining & crying like we at some funeral parlor, the Philly fans should have cried all season. Stop whining Chipper’s a grown man he’ll be just fine.The question is whether or not this team is made up of men or whiners like this blog.
adam
August 12th, 2010
2:58 pm
RHH line up
1. infante 2b
2. heyward rf
3. prado 3b
4.mccann c
5.glause 1b
6. hinke lf
7. gonzalez
8. ankiel cf
LHP
1.infante 2b
2.heyward rf
3. prado 3b
4 mccann c
5.glause 1b
6. diaz lf
7. gonzalez ss
8.cabrera cf
LIfetime Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
2:59 pm
@Bob Horners Broken Wrist. We’re not crying for Chipper (that is how you spell it), we’re sad for us. If you love baseball (which you obviously don’t), you would miss the excitement that we all get when any GREAT ballplayer gives us when he helps the home team win. As far as his salary goes, he could have held out for much more (and gotten it). I will surely miss all of his clutch hitting and plays (as he had many).
Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
3:02 pm
Whoever thinks this is a season crippling injury obviously hasn’t watched the Braves play all season. As long as Prado comes back OK, we will be fine. Chipper was a shell of his former self both offensively and defensively. We are getting a huge upgrade defensively with Infante, and now we don’t have to watch wasted opportunities in the 3 hole anymore. Remember, Chipper himself said he should be moved down, but Bobby was never going to make the move. The platoon of Infante/Conrad will be better for the lineup overall. Infante/Prado/Heyward/Mccann/Gonzalez/Diaz/Glaus/Ankiel should be our lineup down the stretch….We don’t have to waste Infante’s bat on the bench anymore, and we all know what Conrad has been contributing in clutch situations….Let’s go!
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
3:02 pm
Yes innocent I have…my comment was based on both Jim Powell and Don Suttons(radio team) and Chip and Joe’s(tv team) comments. Both of them said it. They didn’t say peas and carrots but both said they thought Infante and Gonzo were having trouble where Prado and Gonzo were not. They watch the Braves live every game, I’ll take there word for it and from what I have seen I agree.
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
3:04 pm
I won’t even get into some of the outlandish posts you have made on this blog Innocent Bysucker
Coach
August 12th, 2010
3:04 pm
That is terrible for Chipper but not for the Braves season. When Prado came back Infante was going to be the odd man out.
I’m a huge Chipper fan (I wore the high socks in college because of him)but this is not the equivalent to the Cardinals losing Pujols, not even close. A younger, faster, better hitter will now have the opportunity to play everyday.
A lineup of
Infante
Heyward
Prado
McCann
Diaz
Gonzo
Glaus
Ankiel
ain’t too bad.
Innocent Bystander
August 12th, 2010
3:06 pm
Chip Caray- A wealth of knowledge for Braves fans since 2005.
/sarcasm
coach smith
August 12th, 2010
3:07 pm
What about moving Prado to 3rd AND….trading for DAN UGGLA to play 2nd base (through waivers of course)
Roger
August 12th, 2010
3:09 pm
Dang It!! Oh Crap!! Ah Shoot!! This double sux!! Chipper is our team leader. Please come back for a couple more years. Get that knee fixed and go out shining. Don’t let it end this way. God Bless Chipper & Family.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
3:10 pm
coach… Braves are cheap
deemark
August 12th, 2010
3:11 pm
First and foremost, if this is the end for Chipper, and I hope it’s not, then thank you for everything. It has been an absolute pleasure following your career. People talk about your down numbers over the past couple seasons, but do they remember when you absolutely had to carry our offense for a 3-4 year span because you were the only legit power hitter we had. I hope you rehab and come back for a farewell season so that you can be honored the way you deserve to be. If Bobby comes back, then I’m sure you will too.
With all that being said, Braves fans, stop freaking out. We will be just fine. When Martin gets back, he will take over the hot corner, and Omar will become the everyday 2nd baseman. Believe it or not, this is an upgrade offensively and defensively. J-Hey slides down to the 3-hole and we keep on rolling. Bring up Freeman to take Omar’s bench spot and give him a few starts at 1st base from time to time to get his feet wet. That way, when Troy Glaus inevitably breaks down, the kid will be ready to step right in full time and we don’t miss a beat. Phillies fans don’t get too happy. We are deep. This is why you build the best farm system in baseball. For moments like this. Enjoy watching us in October. GO BRAVES!!!!
obee
August 12th, 2010
3:13 pm
Thurston played third at Gwinnett last night. Will he be up?
Coach
August 12th, 2010
3:16 pm
Uggla is not a very good defensive player. The weakest bat in the lineup (if your not counting Glaus and the only move there is to bring up Freeman) is Ankiel. I kinda liked that pickup at first but he hasn’t done squat all season long.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
3:17 pm
Thurston … how? ask the professor
Bob Horners Broken Wrist
August 12th, 2010
3:19 pm
Ha! Lifetime fan, I am a HUGE Braves fan, which is why Chippa p!sses me off!! Karma has been winding up for him for a while and finally knocked him off. Dude hasn’t kept himself in the proper shape for years and the only thing he has been raking the last 2 yeats has been the cash out of the Braves wallets, while he hunts as off season conditioning. He dogs other players in the media and cares more about himself than the team. I don’t like selfish players and he is one.
I guarentee the Braves will be better off with him on the bench
JL 2006
August 12th, 2010
3:20 pm
@ Tommy
I rescind my statement with regard to the 2007 season. .364 in 2008 was a great average but he only delivered 75 rbi’s and missed 34 games. In 2009 he hit .264 with 71 rbi’s – Not exactly good from your number 3 hole hitter. In 2010 he was on the same pace as 2009. Once again not good from your number 3 hole hitter. Have you caught on to the trend yet?
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
3:21 pm
get it off your chest Bob, you go girl!
roja
August 12th, 2010
3:22 pm
Maybe we could trade KK to the Phils for Chase Utley. Afterall, they need someone to replace Cliff Lee. But as Bart Simpson says: “Chase Utley? Who would want to chase Utley?”
How2fish
August 12th, 2010
3:24 pm
Chipper I wish you the best and hope this is not a career ending deal. If it is I’d like to say thanks for the great years and memories..best of luck and may God bless!
Chopper
August 12th, 2010
3:25 pm
One of Bobby’s quotes was that the Braves were looking for an infielder to take the roster spot, when asked about Freddie Freeman. But he also said they may bring him up for a few days.
Some people are confused by that, but I totally understand what he means. Right now the Braves have three of their top hitters out of the lineup…Jones, Prado and Heyward. And adding a middle infielder to the roster right now, while Prado and Heyward aren’t playing and while you already have Diory Hernandez on the roster, does not make sense OFFENSIVELY. But in the interim while Prado gets some hitting and rehab at bats in, they can’t afford to have a bunch of non-offensive spots on their roster. That’s why Freeman could make sense for a week until Prado comes back and Heyward gets back in the lineup. Any notion that bringing him up now will affect his arbitration clock is uninformed. If Freeman is likely your starting 1B in 2011, having him come up in August is not going to get him to arbitration any sooner.
Coach
August 12th, 2010
3:25 pm
Deemark- I agree with everything you said except for bringing Freeman up and letting him sit the bench. If they are going to bring him up then let the kid play and keep Glaus rested. He’s not going to get any better sitting the bench, your taking ABs out of his hands.
Bama Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
3:26 pm
The Braves will be OK. That doesn’t mean we won’t miss Chipper, but I think we have enough to get us into the playoffs. I do think we need to bring Freeman up and stick him on 1st base. Glaus is just too far gone. He looks like he may fall down anytime when he’s running the bases. C’mon Chipper, go ahead and go under the knife and start the healing process and rehab so you can come back in ‘11.
Gary
August 12th, 2010
3:27 pm
good ridnance…. he wasn’t any good any way. He stays hurt. who needs him
Bartman...
August 12th, 2010
3:29 pm
I think Ty Wiggington or Aramis Ramirez might be the choices. Bautista will be too big of a cost, player wise. But I’m sure they’ll find someone I didn’t even think about probably. Lowell? …nah, too many injuries.
Reality 4
August 12th, 2010
3:30 pm
I think Chipper will be a great cheer leader for this year’s team. They have one more reason for pushing even harder to win the pennant this year – it’s not just for Bobby Cox, but it may be for Chipper, too.
CrazyMan
August 12th, 2010
3:31 pm
Innocent Bysucker you continue to show your lack of knowledge, is Chip a good broadcaster..umm not so much, but the dude has grown up around the game, how could he not with his pops and Grandpops?? And I for one, think Joe Simpson is a pretty sharp guy….maybe he wasn’t the best player, but he is one hell of an analsyt in my opinion. So, I would bet that Chip, good broadcaster of not, knows more about the Braves then you and I combined plus 100 other bloggers.
Heard It All Before
August 12th, 2010
3:31 pm
Erik at 2:43, I gotta ask: Are you basing your argument about moving Glaus to third purely on dated Sabermetrics, or have you actually seen Glaus play since the All-Star break? Who cares what he did the last time he played third years back? Today, he can barely hobble around a ballfield, and he plays a non-descript first base because there’s nowhere else to put him, since this is the National League and there’s no DH slot available. Chipper is Nureyev in comparison. Glaus either plays first or he sits.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
3:34 pm
… a cardboard print out of Chipper would play 3rd base better than Glaus.
Andy K.
August 12th, 2010
3:35 pm
Braves have room on the 40-Man, I think they will call up Wes Timmons. He can play both third and first, as well as the middle if an emergency. Hicks needs to play everyday if he wants his offense to progress. And I for one think Chipper will be back next year. He won’t call it a career just yet.
Ron Swanson
August 12th, 2010
3:37 pm
If this is the end of Chipper’s career, at least he went out making a spectacular play! He leaves on a great note, just the way a sure Hall-Of-Famer should!
Innocent Bystander
August 12th, 2010
3:38 pm
Andy K-
Timmons is probably an option, if not now then in a few weeks when rosters expand. He’s earned himself a cup of coffee this year.
chc4
August 12th, 2010
3:39 pm
First Medlen now Chipper. This is really testing our organizational depth.
Imbecile
August 12th, 2010
3:40 pm
Bring back Francouer, put Jason in CF, bench Glaus, Prado at 1B and Melky at 3B.
braves70
August 12th, 2010
3:40 pm
How about KK and one of our top 5 prospects for Figgins and one of the M’s top 10 prospecs?
JeanE
August 12th, 2010
3:41 pm
Chipper, I am so sorry, this just sucks. It just does, big time. Even if can’t be on the field the rest of the season, you are still the Braves’ leader. They won’t forget that. I really hope once you’ve had time to digest this, you decide to come back next year. I can’t take losing you and Bobby both at the same time, it’s too much! I know you’ll be back, your too much of a competitor and I know you want to leave the game on your feet, at 3rd base, where you belong.
PDOG
August 12th, 2010
3:41 pm
CrazyMAN, since you seem to know so much about basball what is the correct amount of time that one should allow before we are allowed to say someone sucks. I guess we should say the same about Farnsworth he needs more time.
Memphis
August 12th, 2010
3:43 pm
What about Aramis Ramirez? I doubt he’d pass through to us, but I think he’d be a great choice even in his down year.
Bartman...
August 12th, 2010
3:47 pm
Bobby has said that he best fielding 3B on the team is Prado. I think they will bring in a verteran player. Maybe nothing spectacular but a vet. Wilson Betimet stills plays multiple positions well and but I stll think Wiggington will be the first choice and then maybe Aramis Ramirez. Kind of a big salary but Chippers pay is now on the insurance books so they may not be an issue??? But Betimet can come cheap and is the type of player they like. Switch hitting and plays all over…okay, I’m repeating myself.
2 Hot Scott
August 12th, 2010
3:47 pm
Bring up Freeman now and as John Fogerty said, “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play”. Platoon Freeman and Glaus at 1st, the tough lefties (Hamels) will eat him alive. Send Martinez down, he hasn’t pitched in a week, so evidently they don’t need him. Prado will be back next week, move Gonzalez to 3rd, put Omar at short. Send Hernandez down and bring up Thurston, he’s more of a utility guy than Diory. Platoon Diaz and Hinske in left because we’re going to need more pop in the lineup with Chipper out. Also, platoon Ankiel and Melky in center. The strength of this team has to be the bench play during the playoff stretch run. When the roster expands in 3 weeks, bring up 5 or 6 everyday players and 5 or 6 pitchers. If an everyday player or a pitcher needs the 8th or 9th inning off, or even a day off to rest for the end of September when we play the Phillies again, then do it. Don’t worry about the cost of carrying so many players, that’s what the rule is for.
wjones
August 12th, 2010
3:48 pm
“MajorPayne
August 12th, 2010
1:11 pm
Sorry for Chipper.
About Freeman, a pennant race is not the time to bring in a rookie. We have to go to the waiver wire.”
You see, I never have understood that logic, and it goes against what the Braves have actually done in the past. They brought up Andruw in 1996, who started in A ball that year, at age 19, with nowhere near the experience of Freeman. He did ok, didn’t he? Two homers in the WS that year? In 1991 they brought up Wohlers. In mid-year 2005, they brought up McCann and Frenchy from AA ball! Again, nowhere near the experience of Freeman. And Freddie came up the same time as Jason, Jason only moving ahead of him at mid-year last year. I just don’t understand why people think a mediocre waiver wire option is more attractive than a bona fide AAA star, a major prospect, having a great season.
PDOG
August 12th, 2010
3:48 pm
I would love to get Ramierz but he makes 16 million a year. We all know that the Braves will never take on that salary.
curley, moe & larry
August 12th, 2010
3:49 pm
Melvin Mora, all venezuelian infield (move Glaus out)
Bartman...
August 12th, 2010
3:50 pm
Memphis, I think Ramirez already passed through waivers… along with most of the Cubs.
BuckheadBrave
August 12th, 2010
3:50 pm
Anybody else see ESPN’s piece about the best rotations heading into the post season, they mention the Phillies and Red Sox who currently don’t hold a playoff spot and don’t even mention the Braves. They literally numb my brain it is so far from unbiased its unreal.
CajunStorm
August 12th, 2010
3:51 pm
In the Immortal Words of Florida Evans from Good Times..”DAMN, DAMN, DAAAMMNNN”
Scrub
August 12th, 2010
3:51 pm
Liberty needs to show us fans what they are made of. I want to preface this comment with I know there is a lot of money involved, go get Mike Lowell !!!! He still owed a ton of money, but we are in a pennant race, and a playoff race. He is a veteran guy, the Sox’s still dont want to play him everyday because they signed Delgado and are trying to get him ready for September. Any thoughts?
Innocent Bystander
August 12th, 2010
3:52 pm
I could see Aramis if we could get rid of him before his ~$15MM player option kicks in next year. The Braves don’t do that kind of $$, esp now that we’re paying Nate, KK and D Lowe as much as we are next year. We have somewhere in the neighborhood of $55MM committed next year already.
P Rose
August 12th, 2010
3:53 pm
Chipper, you get a lot of grief on this here blog, but we love ya, man. Thanks for carrying this team so many times over the years, and especially for owning the Mets. And Brooks Conrad, you’ve got some big shoes to fill, son, but you can do it. Now let’s go Braves!
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 12th, 2010
3:54 pm
“Liberty needs to show us fans what they are made of.”
Scrub, don’t hold your breath.
Mutts
August 12th, 2010
3:54 pm
This is sad news for several reasons: 1) Chipper was starting to get into one of his hitting grooves; 2) we are in a tight pennant race and losing Chipper is a big blow to our chances; and 3) this may be the end of Chipper’s career as one of the greatest switch hitters of all time.
Scrub
August 12th, 2010
3:57 pm
I hate Troy Glaus
Im at work cussing and screaming it makes me so mad that this is what happens to us, I wish Authur Blank would buy the team! It like Murphys law “if it can happen, it will” chipper just started to get hot, we are in a playoff battle.
I dont know, im just pissed.
wjones
August 12th, 2010
3:58 pm
“Coach
August 12th, 2010
3:16 pm
Uggla is not a very good defensive player. The weakest bat in the lineup (if your not counting Glaus and the only move there is to bring up Freeman) is Ankiel. I kinda liked that pickup at first but he hasn’t done squat all season long.”
All season long? Dude, he’s been here 12 days!
Chipper Jones Stayed Hurt
August 12th, 2010
3:58 pm
Well, now we don’t have to wait for the torn oblique swinging a bat, the tweaked hammy running to first, the hurt knee fielding a grounder, or the neck twinge catching a pop fly. Chip’s been a basket case for years. Too many seasons, too old, too many ‘roids. I’d say it was time to face the music, but that song’s played.
Bob in Pennsylvania
August 12th, 2010
3:59 pm
I would just like to remind the Braves fan who said that the Phillies now have no excuses, that the Phillies have had FIFTEEN players go on the Disabled List this season. They have played with their opening day lineup in just 8 games this year. Every starter except Jayson Werth has been on the disabled list.
We aren’t crying about it at all. Our team has battled through it and is now just two down in the loss column. We are getting Victorino back this weekend, Howard back next week and Utley at the end of the month.
As Southwest Airlines says, “IT’S ON.”
BuckheadBrave
August 12th, 2010
3:59 pm
Everyone always mentions Arthur Blank, let’s see how the Falcons shake out first. They have added nice pieces, but haven’t exactly accomplished anything.
Bartman...
August 12th, 2010
3:59 pm
Oh, the King of wiff, Mark Reynolds can be had too. I don’t like that though. Nice homers but geeshh…make a little more contact more often. …and no, I didn’t pronounce the T in often.
JRW7
August 12th, 2010
4:00 pm
Sad to see CHIPPER get hurt, might be the end for him. Chipper was a ALLSTAR player in his day. But time had already passed him by. BRAVE fans, TROY GLAUS cannot play 3rd base!!
I Hate Troy Glaus (formerly I Hate Liberty Media)
August 12th, 2010
4:01 pm
Scrub,
I’m with you. It’s frustrasting. The sports gods do not appear to be fans of the Atlanta Braves.
wjones
August 12th, 2010
4:02 pm
“Chipper Jones Stayed Hurt
August 12th, 2010
3:58 pm
Well, now we don’t have to wait for the torn oblique swinging a bat, the tweaked hammy running to first, the hurt knee fielding a grounder, or the neck twinge catching a pop fly. Chip’s been a basket case for years. Too many seasons, too old, too many ‘roids. I’d say it was time to face the music, but that song’s played.”
One of two things about you must be true:
1. You hate human players, becuase of their weaknesses and the fact that they get hurt, and would rather we replace all of our human players with robots, who will always be healthy and never go into slumps.
2. You are a Mets fan or Phillies fan, and you come here to aggravate us. Which if you are, please go away.
Bradford from SC
August 12th, 2010
4:07 pm
This is a sad day in Atlanta Braves country. Chipper I wish you well in your recovery efforts. I know it is killing you to not be in the thick of it as the season comes down to the wire. If this was your last game then you will be sorely missed by Brave’s fans everywhere. Cooperstown awaits. I hope that will not be the case so you can go out on your own terms as your career deserves. Good Luck in whatever you decide.
Go Braves
DW
August 12th, 2010
4:07 pm
Hey Old Boy, do all of us and your wife a favor and shoot yourself, you tard.
Allan
August 12th, 2010
4:08 pm
Chipper Jones should be Player/Manager starting next year
RM
August 12th, 2010
4:10 pm
Not sure if Prado will get the call. Depends on how his finger effects his throws. Infante would be a more realistic choice if they stay with their current roster. Glaus is not an option. Neither is Thurston. I’d like to see Blaylock signed and back up at both corners. I can’t see getting in panic mode and trading away multiple prospects for a rental player when this team still has holes that weren’t addressed prior to the break. Sorry Ankiel has been awful on offense and Farnsworth is being himself. Look at his previous three year stats. Wren went after a half season flash. Anyway….
The biggest issue is there are no 3B prospects in the minors and haven’t been for years. You’d think that someone would have thought Chipper would retire at some point and groom someone for a replacement. Maybe that was Wren’s thoughts by drafting three this year. Little late.
Tron5000
August 12th, 2010
4:14 pm
I was born in 1981, so Dale Murphy was my favorite Brave as I played my first few years in little league. I was distraught when they traded him; my guy was now a Phillie? Say it ain’t so.
But Chipper’s been my man for the last 15 years. I had his minor league baseball card (I believe it was a Junior USA card) and heard all about him on the sports talk radio my dad listened to. Couldn’t wait for him to come up to the big leagues. I was crushed in 1994 when, as a 12-year-old boy, I saw him go down to the ground with the ACL injury, ending his season. I was upset when Nomo was voted the Rookie of the Year in 1995, although Chipper got a ring, so that eased it some.
16 seasons. 1 of the 2 constants in Braves baseball, even after Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz had thrown pitched for other teams. Chipper and Bobby, together for all of those years. So sad that their manager-player relationship should have to end this way. When I saw Chip leaving the field the other night, I had a feeling I may have witnessed his final play as a Major League Baseball player. I’ll be wishing the best for Chipper and his family.
BuckheadBrave
August 12th, 2010
4:14 pm
it had been discussed prior to this year that Yunel Escobar was Chippers replacement since he was out growing SS much like A-Rod, Salcedo was our SS of the future. What hasn’t been discussed is how much more we miss Yunel now, he would have started his 3B career and Omar would have finished the year at SS, splitting it with Diory.
Texas Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
4:16 pm
Glaus at third would be the funniest show on primetime tv!
He would have to play 40 feet into the outfield to have enough time to slide/hobble in front of a grounder…
sportsmandh
August 12th, 2010
4:19 pm
TX Braves fan,
I don’t know. Glaus is pretty tall. He could just stand halfway between the bag and the shortstop. Then when a grounder is hit, he could just fall to the left or right, reach out and try to snag it.
Doug
August 12th, 2010
4:20 pm
Chipper needs to stay in the dugout for inspiration and leadership for the rest of the season. Most of his power is gone so I don’t think they are severely hurt by using Infante and Conrad who have good averages and certainly can provide as many singles and doubles as Chipper has been giving us. The outside additions have been busts, unfortunately. Ankiel can’t hit and is one of the worst baserunners I have seen in some time. He’s a good late-inning defensive player at best. Gonzales is underwhelming. Glaus is a gamer, but has been abondoned by his body. Farnsworth hasn’t changed. I never thought I would covet LaRoche, but he looks like Lou Gehrig next to what we have now. I’ve seen all the bad baseball I can stand in the last couple of weeks & I can’t believe we can make it to the playoffs if this continues.
gcs
August 12th, 2010
4:25 pm
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ATLcracker
August 12th, 2010
4:25 pm
RM. we’ve been saying for years that prado would get chipper’s spot when the time came. that’s who they have been grooming.
BuckheadBrave
August 12th, 2010
4:29 pm
The way Prado played defense at 3rd early on, I doubt very many were saying that.
Texas Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
4:31 pm
sportsmandh,
“If a Glaus falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”
Chipper Jones Out for the Year with a Torn ACL, Career in Jeopardy; Just How Good Was He? | FanGraphs Baseball
August 12th, 2010
4:31 pm
[...] Chipper Jones suffered an ACL tear while making a spectacular play at third base; he’s almost certainly out for the rest of the [...]
Mutts
August 12th, 2010
4:32 pm
Brooks Conrad is the obvious choice to start at 3rd the rest of the season. Brooks is not Chipper, but he has some pop in his bat, is a switch hitter, has more mobility in the field than Chipper did at age 38, and plays with passion.
Clint
August 12th, 2010
4:33 pm
I hear a lot of comments about comparing Chipper Jones to Micky Mantle since they are widely considered two of the greatest switch hitters in history. I didn’t think the numbers would be close, but I was wrong.
Games / Runs / Hits / 2B / 3B / HR / RBI / SB / BB / SO / BA / OBP
Mantle 2401 / 1676 / 2415 / 344 / 72 / 536 / 1509 / 153 / 1733 / 1710 / .298 / .421
Jones 2261 / 1505 / 2490 / 493 / 37 / 436 / 1491 / 147 / 1404 / 1278 / .306 / .405
Chipper has put up very close numbers, especially considering he played in less games.
BartBuzz
August 12th, 2010
4:33 pm
Chipper is still “the man” when it comes to the Braves. Hang in there and whatever you decide is okay. You’ve given your all to the Braves. All the best to you and your family. Enjoy the kids!
Erik
August 12th, 2010
4:38 pm
@Heard it all Before
I am using Sabermetrics and common sense. Glaus’ body type has not changed since he has been a player granted his knee problems probably slowed him down a bit but 3rd base is not the most agile of positions. See Aramis Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval. It is about instincts, reaction time and arm strength.
Glaus has been SHAKY at first and I think part of that is the fact that he is old no doubt but also because he doesnt feel comfortable there. For Example how many times has he misplayed a pick off attempt and let the ball get by him.
He might not have the best range but I will bet once he is back at his old position his instincts and quick reflexes will surprise you. I figure having a 1B and 3B who are comfortable at their positions and add pop is better than Glaus shaky at 1B and Infante or Prado at 3B.
But hey If I am wrong and he is just AWFUL then he still probably isnt going to give up mush more than a run every 10 games. (Which is -4 for the rest of the season) I think the addition of Freeman to the roster is worth alot more than 4 runs the rest of the season.
sportsmandh
August 12th, 2010
4:49 pm
Erik,
But Infante is going to play everyday now somewhere. And so is Prado when he comes back. So they are the logical choice to play 2b and 3b. So moving Glaus to 3rd really isn’t even a consideration in my opinion. And that is even before the debate about how bad he currently looks moving around. The only other question would be, Prado at first and Glaus at 3rd? Why even move them around?
Mutts,
Brooks is a darn fine bench player. Let’s leave it at that. He’s not a starter. He can have some starts against right handed pitching, but not against lefties. He’s numbers right handed are ugly.
Richham
August 12th, 2010
4:52 pm
Wish you the best Chipper, but you’ll be 39 next year and coming off major knee surgery. Take it as a sign and retire on top. Go spend some time with your kids and enjoy your family. You’ve had a great career and one day will make it into the hall of fame. Your body just isn’t up to the challenge anymore.
Ray Kinsella
August 12th, 2010
4:52 pm
So long Chipper thanks for the memories.
Heard It All Before
August 12th, 2010
4:53 pm
Erik,
From your lips to God’s ear. You’re an optimistic man. I don’t doubt Glaus’ desire, or even his instincts and arm, but I just can’t get past the image of those shaky knees shambling around the field. And, I fear his fielding would cost much more than a run every four games, directly and indirectly.
ShaunC
August 12th, 2010
4:58 pm
Okay, so lots of writers are writing us off. After reflection, I think we still have as good a shot as we did before Chipper’s injury to win it.
Comments are right, that these Braves have been finding ways to win. More importantly, it’s been contributions from everyone on the team. Our bench grows a little weaker, and we rely a little more on manufacturing runs vs. the long ball, but we really aren’t tearing it up with the long ball.
Our big problem lately has been hitting with runners in scoring position. And, the last few games we have seen an improvement there. With Chipper out, it’s more like a one less duck on the pond scenario than losing the guy driving everyone in.
If we are seeing a turnaround in scoring the runs we get in position, we are every bit the team we were before the injury.
Thoughts?
ShaunC
August 12th, 2010
4:58 pm
OH! And tightening up the D!
LIfetime Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
5:00 pm
Big League players are always being knocked for their high salaries. Well, given the chance, would any of you take your regular $50,000 a year to play if you were as good as Chipper has been. Why do some of you call him greedy when you would take the 15 mil per year in a second and not even think about it. Chipper has played his heart out (try comparing him to some other pros). He accepted less money than he could have gotten from the Braves and even less than on the free agent market. How many players are there in the last 30 years that have only been on 1 team? If that is not loyalty then I don’t know what is.
Danlee
August 12th, 2010
5:07 pm
This is a big blow, but I think we can get by. Prado will probably go to 3rd (base and in the lineup), Infante will stay at 2nd and probably stay as the lead off man. Conrad becomes the new infield utility guy to replace Infante. It’s too bad Chip went down now, he was looking really good the past month, best he’s been since 2008.
Anyone else notice Philly moans over injuries all the time, but we have had more injuries?
Chip- gone for the season
Heyward- had a 15 day DL stint
Prado- 15 day DL
Medlen- gone for season (probably)
Escobar- 15 day DL earlier in the season
O’Flaherty- missed over a month now with mono
Matt Diaz- missed a month and a half
Yet somehow we’re still in first place…
LIfetime Braves Fan
August 12th, 2010
5:08 pm
@ShaunC. The Braves of the ninety’s went to 5 world series. 3 with chipper and 2 without. The teams of 91 & 92 did not have the talent of the latter but had more of a will to win than the 99 team. The best teams of 95 & 96 did have Chipper and did win the WS (95) and lost (96) but the 91 & 92 could have won with a couple of breaks. The 99 team was not even close. I believe that this team does not lose as much as those teams would have lost because Chipper is still good but not great as in those years. The starting pitching was better then but the bullpen now puts to shame the bullpens on the ninety’s. I hope Philly will look at Chipper’s injury and become overconfident. That may give the Braves the edge to beat them out.
braves70
August 12th, 2010
5:08 pm
MLB Trade Rumors is taking a poll on how you would replace Chipper at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FXK3TG9
joel
August 12th, 2010
5:09 pm
that’s tough news for Chipper, tough news for braves fans everywhere, he will do anything he can for this team, and that is still a good thing – i have to be half full here because i still have to believe in my team. we’ve got an experienced third baseman playing first, and we can call up Freddie and spell him with the Hinsker. Meanwhile, we get a second hitting coach riding the pine in Chipper Jones. The dude knows hitting. Tough break, but let’s see what happens with the team
Timbo
August 12th, 2010
5:12 pm
He was really starting to hit. That hurts.
joe
August 12th, 2010
5:14 pm
whoever replaces him will be a better defensive player, have a higher BA, be a better base runner and have the same amount of power(not much). Prado at third and Infante at second makes them a better team. Throw in Freeman at first whilr you’re at it….
BravesFanForever
August 12th, 2010
5:15 pm
Okay, but let’s be honest here… Chipper Jones today is not the same Chipper Jones we knew years ago when he was a terror for the rest of the league. While it seemed he was coming around lately and that will be missed, about the only production we got from him was OBP. Otherwise he was a liability on the field, he wasn’t much of a runner, and he of course we all know he lost his power stroke. He can be replaced.
Put in Martin Prado at 3B with Omar Infante at 2B (who essentially would be his replacement) or use Brookes Conrad. Of course he doesn’t have the OBP or BA but he sure has power. We could even put Troy Glaus and 3B with Eric Hinske at 1B. We are fortunate that we have a lot of options.
This team is really deep. Don’t sweat this.
I love Chipper and all that he has done for the Braves–don’t get me wrong. I’m only talking about what this team needs this year to win. Chipper can be replaced. His career is winding down, he will be a hall-of-famer, and we can all give him the great parade down Peach Tree when he decides to finally hang ‘em up. Sorry you had to go out this year like this!
ag
August 12th, 2010
5:19 pm
Chipper was the reason i started watching baseball.. him, coxy and andrew. This truly is the end of the line and i am sad braves fan. Hope him well and he could be a good manager some day.
ATLcracker
August 12th, 2010
5:20 pm
clint. interesting lifetime stats. mantle had 100 more home runs but 149 fewer doubles and 432 more strike outs. stolen bases equal. OPS mantle .977 chipper .941 closer call on who was the more valuble offensive player than most people would think.
James
August 12th, 2010
5:30 pm
Chipper Jones will more than likely retire he has nothing else to prove he’s a hall of famer. I hate that he got this injury that ends his season I hope for a speedy recovery for him. The Braves need to find a replacement I would move Troy Glaus to play 3rd and call Arizona and see if they can acquire Adam LaRoche back and put him at 1st base.
bobbymahlon
August 12th, 2010
5:32 pm
How about Wes Helms he is great at 3rd or first.
BravesinTN
August 12th, 2010
5:46 pm
If Chipper elects to have surgery, that tells me he’s coming back. Science tells us, that it takes about 6 months for the muscles/brain to recover from this type of surgery – putting him back to about March/Spring Training to come back – Braves should still be very competitive next year. If he waits until October/Nov to have surgery, he’s out until May, at the earliest. If there is no meniscal damage, he may can get by in a couple of weeks and play on it. If he is going to retire, it may be an option to take that risk. Either way, I’m depressed now…
Bronco
August 12th, 2010
5:46 pm
Maybe Bobby Cox will go beat his wife around some more in anger over Chipper.
j m williams
August 12th, 2010
5:50 pm
Chipper….. the greatest manager & the best manager’s name since CASEY!!! Bobby’s retirement was timed for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
j m williams
August 12th, 2010
5:52 pm
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ozzie
August 12th, 2010
5:53 pm
Chipper has to have surgery to walk not just for baseball.
James
August 12th, 2010
5:53 pm
Trade for Adam LaRoche to play 1st and Move Troy Glaus to 3rd.
Honest and Frank Discussion
August 12th, 2010
5:54 pm
Glaus to 3rd and Hinske to 1st was the obvious play before the season started.
But Infante is a much better fielder than either of those two and has been swinging a great bat for a while now. He’ll get the nod at 3B until he cools off.
Glaus remains at 1B for now.
And I don’t think Freeman gets called up until September. He might get the chance to show what he can do then and make the postseason roster, He may end up a great player, but he’s only got 15 homers in 100 games in the minors this year, and only has 37 BB to 71 Ks. His average is over 300 but is OBP is barely over .350. Those numbers won’t immediately translate well to the majors.
Matt
August 12th, 2010
5:55 pm
As a Mets fan who watched my team get destroyed regularly by the Braves and more specifically by Chipper over the last 17 years, I can’t help but tip my cap the the man. He played a phenomenal game of baseball and evolved into a great leader and clubhouse presence. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I truly hope this is not the end of a career for him.
BravesFanChris25
August 12th, 2010
5:58 pm
I heard about this at work. I’m not 100% shocked, but I am surprised. I wonder who’ll they’ll get if they trade for anyone or what will they do internally. Here’s two options I was thinking at work….
1. Prado at 3B and Infante at 2B rest of the way. However, that knocks out some depth.
2. Try to nab Ty Wigginton in a trade.
Braves Fan Since "80
August 12th, 2010
5:59 pm
As a person and former allstar chipper was the man…… and as a person i feel deeply for him….. or the Braves organization you are pitiful….Traded ESCOBAR to get a compliment to the non production of Chipper, have no options at 3rd base in the system…… Most clubs have a solid 2 deep. I love infante but he is a decent 2nd baeman and decent outfield…. he best talent is the ability to spell everyone and his offense.
Hinske may be the best option but Prado needs to move to first or go back to alternating between first and third in a Glaus Hinske platoon.
How long have we needed a left fielder? we have not had a left feilder since Chipper proved he was not an outfielder….. 1st baseman, center fielder….. we got the minors stocked wit pitching talent…… but can not field the ball and not one person in AA or AAA that can pay at the major league level. We proved with all those division titles that the old guys can win a division but when the athletes make it to post season they dominate and the Liebrants and Lonnie Smiths give up games after great seasons……..
Management has failed the posters knew and expected Wagner, Chipper, Saito, and Glaus to fall apart….. posters are 50% and the season is not over….. I look for AGon to come up lame out of embarrasment!
wjones
August 12th, 2010
6:00 pm
“Bronco
August 12th, 2010
5:46 pm
Maybe Bobby Cox will go beat his wife around some more in anger over Chipper.”
I know you are just being a jerky asshat (probably your handle is an OJ reference), but does anyone remember the year that the story broke out about Bobby and his wife? Yes, sports fans, it was 1995. The year we won it all. HMMM…..
dpelfrey
August 12th, 2010
6:03 pm
Thank goodness Prado is coming back next week. I don’t think the team will miss a beat with Prado at 3B and Infante full-time at 2B. I still don’t care how you chop it up, Troy Glaus is the key to the Braves winning the division. If he hits, they’ll win. If he doesn’t, teams will pitch around McCann and this offense will continue to sputter along at 2-4 runs per game. He’s hit the ball hard the past few games, so hopefully that’s a sign that he’s getting hot again.
As far as next year, Chipper was already in rough shape the past few years without the knee injury. Can’t imagine that he can come back next year in good enough shape to contribute a whole season. I hope Chipper retires, so the Braves can know they have an extra $15 million to go hard into the free agent market this winter. Wren will be handcuffed if he doesn’t know whether to exclude or count Chipper in the budget.
Petro1989
August 12th, 2010
6:03 pm
As a Phillies fan, I’m not happy the guy got hurt. That’s a shame as I wanted to have the Phillies take the Braves on at their best.
Seminole JMike
August 12th, 2010
6:03 pm
Let’s go…..Chipper….. the greatest manager & the best manager’s name since CASEY!!! Bobby’s retirement was timed for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
59bulldawg
August 12th, 2010
6:07 pm
Would not be surprised to see him come back for one last season as a reserve player and end his career on his terms. Best of luck to you Chipper!
J-Hey
August 12th, 2010
6:09 pm
If this injury does cause Chipper to retire I hope the Braves sign him to a 1 day contract and let him go out with his head held high and the fans cheering during Turner Field’s opening day 2011.
walrawc
August 12th, 2010
6:16 pm
I’m not all that disappointed. I know he’s been hitting around .300 over the past 2 months, but the fact is, we’ve got better in Prado and Infante. More than anything, this weakens our bench.
Mutts
August 12th, 2010
6:17 pm
Matt: You are a true baseball fan – thanks for your classy comments about Chipper.
Bronco
August 12th, 2010
6:27 pm
As a Reds’ fan, who attended the miserable 2 game series (for me, not Braves fans!) here in Atlanta against the Braves, I will second Matt’s comments on Chipper. One heck of a player and easily a Hall of Famer on the first ballot.
T'VILLE DAWG
August 12th, 2010
6:29 pm
He can definately play temporarily without an ACL, I did it for years mainly because of a misdiagnosis from a certain Osteopath. There are times when the knee will slip out of joint but with a strong core of muscles around the knee you can play. I’ve got to have another ACL refit know, Dr. John Garrett did my first and promised the new one would not rupture but it did, the reason for no pain is because you don’t have nerves running to a reconstruction, no nerves no pain. Did I mention I tore my second one while being paralyzed on the left side, you can tear one in a million ways.I continued playing all kind of sports knowing something was wrong but didn’t have the home environment that would see about such, it did rob me of my foot speed though.
59bulldawg
August 12th, 2010
6:36 pm
You know . . . I know Chipper’s nagging injuries the last few years have brought him much criticism from those who thought he should have just played through them. But athletes get old and many times they simply wear down. It seems just like the other day that he came to the bigs with the promise of becoming a special player for the Bravos. Well he has fulfilled that prediction in every way imaginable. Personally I think he should come back for one last season . . . perhaps as a reserve . . . and let us show him our appreciation for a great career.
stew
August 12th, 2010
6:37 pm
Who is going to hit home runs now? We need Freeman to inject a little life into the lineup. Glaus is finished. He can’t run anymore.
Larry Bird
August 12th, 2010
6:39 pm
Just happened to be in town; Braves are my favorite baseball Team, Bobby my favorite manager. Hate to see a great player go down, I know what it feels like . I don’t think he’s done. I always loved Atlanta. Go Braves!
is30303
August 12th, 2010
6:42 pm
damn chipper . . . hope you make it back for one more run next year.
hartwell
August 12th, 2010
6:45 pm
Chipper has given everything to the Braves. Lets send him out on high note by winning the World Series! Chipper is the man and always has been!
Chipper=BestSwitchHitterEver
August 12th, 2010
6:49 pm
!%^!$#!&^&^!*&*&!%!!!!!! That’s my kind of luck, shouldn’t be his. At 39 years of age I grew up with Chipper every summer and I sure hope, just like I hoped Skip and Pete would be back, that this is not the end. Have the surgery tomorrow and start getting ready to prove all the people( including the ones posting here) wrong!! You were back on track and can do it again. I’m going to pour a stout one :>(
Billy
August 12th, 2010
6:50 pm
We will miss Chipper, get well soon big man!!
Charlie Lau
August 12th, 2010
6:54 pm
As a huge Chipper fan I am really sad about this news. Let’s get it done and come back next year as good as ever. His offense was once again showing signs of being able to carry this team. Hope he remains in the clubhouse to cheer his teammates on and we will have to hope for the best.
Go Braves!
otisnixonsmokescrack
August 12th, 2010
6:56 pm
out of pure respect only, i’m glad he’s gone. as a phils fan, i’ve watched him just flat out torture the phillies for what seems like an eternity. the 2010 braves are one of most mentality tough teams in recent franchise history. they’ll be fine. injuries happen.
Victor
August 12th, 2010
7:01 pm
“half of our infield doesn´t speak english”… What does mean? this type of comment just prove how ignorant are you… I feel sorry for you.
As Panamanian(spanish is my native language)I found this type of comment unacceptable since all people in here love to talk about BRAVES, baseball, music and food!!! VIVA LOS BRAVOS!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
August 12th, 2010
7:03 pm
It sucks that he got hurt, but the Braves still have a World Series to win. They still have to go on. The way I see it, there are four dependable bats left on this team — Prado, Infante, McCann, and Heyward (in that order). Hitting them 1-4 in the order every day makes sense. Beyond that, you have Gonzalez at SS (who is hit or miss), Glaus/Hinske at 1B (hit or miss), Ankiel/Cabrera at CF (hit or miss), and whoever plays the position Infante isn’t playing on that given day.
What that lineup lacks in talent it makes up for in versatility, which helps the Braves if they want to go out and acquire another bat. Jose Guillen is currently designated for assignment, and would instantly be the 5th best bat in that lineup if he were acquired. The Braves have the luxury of not pigeonholing themselves into looking for a 3B to replace Chipper due to their versatility. Bring in Guillen, play him in left and bat him 5th, and then you don’t have to rely so much on someone like Glaus or Gonzalez in the postseason. I’d be surprised if it took much to bring Guillen here.
Najeh Davenpoop
August 12th, 2010
7:05 pm
If Freddie Freeman can come in and produce, then I’m all for bringing him in, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to rely on him to produce from day one in light of Heyward’s ups and downs over the course of the season (Heyward being a more highly touted prospect than Freeman).
dawg149
August 12th, 2010
7:06 pm
Saw the play and injury and thought it might b serious. Chipper, you are a warrior, period. You;ve given yourself, in every sense of the phrase, to the Braves’ organization. Hate to see your season end this way. As far as ending your career, you only know what the off-season entails. YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED. However, season is not lost. We’ve got Conrad, and Infante to sub at 3b. Chipper, the team could surely use your moral support in the dugout. I’ve watched ya since the days in Macon, and have nothing but kudos for ya man. You’ve had some ups and downs and always shown class and respect…..again, you ARE “The Man”. Good luck to you and yours whatever you decide, and as for the rest of the team…..hunker down guys, and go get that damn pennant…..y’all deserve it.
BravesLover
August 12th, 2010
7:09 pm
Folks if Glaus goes to third we may never get to bat in the first inning as the opposing team will bunt down the thrid base line about 3,000 times and Glaus can’t move enough to get anyone out. He can’t even move at first base to field a ball thrown over by the pitcher. Bravos can’t afford to prop Glaus up anymore with Chippie’s bat gone. Glaus can take the bench and come in to pinch hit when we need someone to hit into a double play for us.
Navigator
August 12th, 2010
7:09 pm
Although CJones may wish to try to come back next year and go out on his terms, that doesn’t bode well for the Braves if they allow that to happen. Next year is a new year with some new players, new manager, and hopefully a desire to be the new Braves team, not tied to the past. I’m sure that some of you watched CJones this year in the dugout as other players were beginning to star and his demeanor was of someone seeing time pass him by. If he chooses not to try and come back, that doesn’t mean he surrenders to the difficult rehabilitation work, but that he comes to terms with the end of his career.
RogueRunner
August 12th, 2010
7:16 pm
I am perplexed by all of the naysayers and pessimists. You would think the team has lost every game that Chipper has missed. That is simply not the case. Infante can handle third, as can Prado and Conrad; Glaus cannot (no range with his knees). Chipper’s bat will surely be missed, but its not the end of the season. Guys will have to get hot again (mainly Troy).
Some so-called Braves fans look at the Braves and see nothing but deficiencies, and see the Phillies as the prototypical powerhouse. Last I checked, the Phils were in 2nd place behind the Braves. Have some faith in the home team.
otisnixonsmokescrack
August 12th, 2010
7:25 pm
they are a proto… powerhouse team when howard, chase are healthy. already down 3-0 against kershaw. braves lead going up to 3 full games.
Wreckmaniac
August 12th, 2010
7:31 pm
This makes me sick. I guess the “bench Chipper” crowd now consider the Braves to be a shoo-in for the World Series.
It will be a position -by -committee with Infante and Conrad the obvious choices. Either or both are well deserving
shuebedobedo
August 12th, 2010
7:35 pm
How sad,As far as picking up a third baseman ,there are none but there are two that might be available who have any skill watsoever that can help the braves,long shots, Miguel T.and the Panda,thats it.We better sitting tight and find a power hitting outfielder.
lee
August 12th, 2010
7:55 pm
yes but lets be real here!! yes chipper has been hitting the ball, how many of those hits have been with men on base and how many have been with bases loaded? like 99% of his hits or home runs come with bases loaded, and when bases or full and we need him to get a hit he either stikes out, grounds out, or pops up!! so his “hot bat” is a matter a variable that is getting manipulated to show he is doing something that he is NOT doing as always!!
RPfromCharlotte
August 12th, 2010
8:01 pm
DAMN!!!!! Chipper was on a hot streak!! And I’m with the others on Glaus not being able to play 3rd, he can barely play 1st.
enick755
August 12th, 2010
8:13 pm
Chipper Jones for Braves Manager 2011!
Marc D
August 12th, 2010
8:41 pm
GLAUS IS NOT PLAYING FIRST!
I hate to scream guys, but I’m starting to wonder if anyone reads the blog anymore. Read the Story, DOB reported that Wren said Glaus at third is not an option. You may now continue randomly speculating.
Pennant Time
August 12th, 2010
8:53 pm
The drunks are online.
rugburn
August 12th, 2010
9:10 pm
fox sports story stated that chipper was hurt fielding a “routine” grounder. i’m not a big chipper fan, but that was an outstanding play. people keep wondering how we will replace his power … 10 hrs at this point is not power. if we had some production in the 3-hole, we would be way up. hitting with prado and j-hey on base all the time,chipper should have 80 rbis at this point. my point is also that chipper was only hitting consistently with no one on base.
JoeFan
August 12th, 2010
9:16 pm
The Braves should promote the best offensive option available….Freeman. He platoons with Glaus at 1B and Infante, Prado and Conrad take care of 3B. In the meantime if Ankiel doesn’t come around, he goes to the bench and Melky handles CF.
Choppinmama
August 12th, 2010
9:27 pm
Fortunate for Chipper that his folks were in town. They’ll be able to offer him a good sounding board as he mulls over his options. If he doesn’t have surgery right away, maybe he’s leaning towards a Kirk Gibson-type pinch-hitter slot. That’s not the best option, takes a position away from an able-bodied guy on the bench. But…….the roster does expand during the playoffs, hmmmmm……..
Poor guy, hate that he’s not ending his career on his own terms.
Buck Commander has some camo crutches all ready and heading his way!
biged
August 12th, 2010
9:43 pm
chipper has a hangnail…out 3 weeks. chipper has a swollen little toe…out 2 weeks. chipper has a hissy fit. chipper has a canker. chipper has a blister. chipper has sunburn. chipper has male pattern baldness. SEE YA, part-timer! look up cal ripkin! NO hall-of-fame for this guy.
retired on the lake
August 12th, 2010
9:51 pm
9-2 dodgers
retired on the lake
August 12th, 2010
9:52 pm
oh biged … take a hike
usnavyvolfaninva
August 12th, 2010
10:04 pm
just wanted to say that I was saddened like many of you to hear about the MRI. I hope his surgery goes well, and he at least comes back next year… I know he didn’t want to finish his career on such a low note.
usnavyvolfaninva
August 12th, 2010
10:06 pm
dawg149,
NIce 7:06 post… I second that!
mane
August 12th, 2010
10:26 pm
2. Glaus goes to his normal position at third? LOL!!!!! Some of you guys who think troy can play third ARE INsane!
ATLcracker
August 12th, 2010
10:46 pm
9-8 dodgers. no one out. runners on 1st & 2nd. looks like only a 2 game lead in the division.
ATLcracker
August 12th, 2010
10:47 pm
10-9 over. what a disaster.
rabiddawg
August 12th, 2010
10:49 pm
Are you freaking kidding me?? Damn Dodgers.. That would have been huge.. A 3 game lead sounds a lot better than a 2 1/2 game lead…
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August 12th, 2010
10:54 pm
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John edwin norris
August 12th, 2010
10:57 pm
I Think frank wren should make a trade for a thirdbaseman
and a back up centerfeilder and bring up fredie freeman the firstbaseman
we need offense out put because the phillies are on our hilles p’s
please do something we need help bad do not use brooks conrad he can’t hit righthanded
and hit lefthanded pitching the end
Piedmont Blues
August 12th, 2010
11:22 pm
biged,
Your and idiot.
Baldemar Huerta
August 13th, 2010
12:39 am
whatever. Braves will be paying him for decades.
The Doktor
August 13th, 2010
12:46 am
Glaus ain’t going anywhere… he’s about as mobile as a vending machine. His career died a horrible death a coupla years ago, but apparently nobody has had the heart to tell him. They shoot horses, don’t they?
Joshua
August 13th, 2010
1:19 am
@Chipper=bestswitchhitterever
As much as I think Chipper is the best Brave of my lifetime and a sure fire hall of famer, I think Mickey Mantle might be considered the greatest switch hitter ever by pretty much everyone on the face of the planet.
Sandynista
August 13th, 2010
2:09 am
Do NOT underestimate Brooks Conrad. He acquitted himself very nicely at third and at bat on Tuesday evening. He’s the new blood the Braves so desperately need right now.
Dan-82ndAirborne
August 13th, 2010
2:49 am
Yeah right, Joshua. Someone say David Segui?
Tim
August 13th, 2010
7:13 am
Why in the world do you people want Glaus at third. He can barely move with his hurt knees and his batting sucks. Putting him at third would be like pouring gas on a fire to put it out instead of water. All of you need to get real. The Braves need to go out and find a third baseman and sit Glaus until his knees heal. I hate it for Chipper but this is not the time to give up on hte Braves.
Chris
August 13th, 2010
7:22 am
CALL UP FREDDIE FREEMAN!!!
floridafalcon
August 13th, 2010
7:34 am
I hate to say it but we’re only going to be disappointed come playoffs. As usual!
BravesFanChris25
August 13th, 2010
8:09 am
Whoever said something about Jose Guillen can forget him. Giants are about to acquire him.
Ted Abernathy
August 13th, 2010
8:21 am
That’s an awfully big bat we lose in the lineup, and leadership off the field.
Braveslover
August 13th, 2010
8:35 am
Only Chipper know what is best for him and we should support his decision whatever it is. He will be a Hall of Famer and go down in baseball history as one of the best, if not the best, third baseman both defensively and offensively as well as one of the greatest switch hitters of all time. I feel priveledged to have watched both Mickey Mantel and Chipper Jones excell at the bat!!!
GoBraves
August 13th, 2010
8:59 am
Chipper has to come back for one more season. Whether he’ll start or not doesn’t matter. He deserves a farewell tour of his own. He’s earned it.
Really?
August 13th, 2010
9:11 am
Braves fan are dumb…
Glaus to third??/ The guy cant even put a belt on by himself, and you want him to play third?
Prado to third and Omar at second, infireld is solid.
Wren isnt goign to speed up the clock on Freeman, aint gonna happen because he wants to ensure we get another year out of him down the road. The only way Freeman comes up is if Glaus gets hurt, which he wont do, he will just keep hitting into double plays and botching throws fromt he pitcher…oh yeah throw in a meaningless home run every now and then.
Braves are fine, Phillies are scared of our pitching…Pitching wins in September and October and we have potentially 4 #1 starters (giving Minors big props, Lowe is horrible)
Pirate Fan
August 13th, 2010
9:29 am
Why all this talk about whether or not Chipper will dedicate himself to rehab his knee? Of course he will. He has to walk on that knee for the next 40 or so years. His first priority should be to commit to the rehab for his own good. If in the process of rehab he determines he can play next year, he comes back to get more of the $28 million left in his contract. If not, he retires and waits for Cooperstown to call in 5 years
Gungie
August 13th, 2010
9:42 am
Hey guys.. takes more than one guy to make a team..need all 25 to contribute..so.. we need to keep the bench strong and make the right choice for third.
Bill in VA
August 13th, 2010
9:58 am
Pirate Fan:
Agree with that! It’s just good logic.
Melky Way
August 13th, 2010
10:39 am
Maybe bring up Joe Thurston.
Mark Bradley, Mike Bradley's evil twin
August 13th, 2010
11:06 am
After thinking about it Chipper will come back. It is hard to leave that kind of money on the table. Maybe Chipper can rehab and start taking ground balls at 1B for next year. That would save his knees a little and the Braves from having to re sign Glaus. Remember when fans wanted to extend Glaus’s conract another two years. Yikes!! By the way, I hope the Dodgers have mentally checked out after that debacle last night in Philly. That was terrible. I would love a three out of four or four game sweep.
Pirate Fan
August 13th, 2010
12:32 pm
Glaus is dead on his feet. It must be true that good hitting starts with good legs. I remember one of the Braves TV announcers, I don’t remember exactly which one, suggesting that Glaus might be an MVP candidate this year. He is one of 6 NL players who will have been player of the month this year. Apparently he has always been a very streaky hitter.
Carroll Rogers
August 13th, 2010
12:43 pm
Yes, Braves just confirmed it’s Brandon Hicks….Man, can’t a girl take 10 minutes to take a shower? OK, don’t answer that.
gem dawg
August 13th, 2010
2:15 pm
How ’bout Chipper Jones as hitting coach (even as a roving instructor between hunting trips)? He has gone through and come out of slumps several times. If he can correct his own swing maybe he can coach others. He doesn’t need the money but the fans would love to see it.
John edwin norris
August 13th, 2010
2:21 pm
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footdronline
August 13th, 2010
9:58 pm
Read about Chipper Jones and the ACL surgery he will be having tomorrow at http://footdronline.com/blog.html
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