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Duh!
March 12th, 2012
8:59 pm
Why do some people think the Orioles are just going to give up their position players to the Braves? Hello… they want to win, too and the season hasn’t even started. How would you feel if the Braves traded Bourn and Prado right now?
Largo
March 12th, 2012
9:00 pm
So, Chipper is retiring again, huh! That’s all BS, he likes getting his name in the paper and the 14M for playing a few games each year. He keeps pulling this crap but it means nothing. He’ll keep going out there even if he has to use a walker.
phil
March 12th, 2012
9:00 pm
You have a vigorous grandma, Messy.
Can she play right field?
seeyaChump
March 12th, 2012
9:00 pm
Fredi says…..Now who believes anything fredi would say. He should just tip his hat….as he gets on the bus to the baby league.
Frank Wren
March 12th, 2012
9:01 pm
If Heyward should need some seasoning in the minors, I’m prepared to bring back Melky Cabrera or Ryan Langerhans.
I consider our outfield a strength.
Brava
March 12th, 2012
9:03 pm
Wow, not good news about Chipper. I hope he can grind through the season because, as cheap as the Braves have been this off season, I’m afraid they’d just stick Terdo at 3B and drive on if Chipper retired. Wouldn’t surprise me at all in light of the Pastornicky decision.
steve brown
March 12th, 2012
9:03 pm
Chipper has been holding this team and fan base hostage for 7 years now. Please set us free!
TSleazy
March 12th, 2012
9:03 pm
Give it up, already! You have been washed up a long time ago along with Bobby Cox!!!!!
messy jackson
March 12th, 2012
9:03 pm
Phil -believe it or not, grandma plays third base! She could step right in.
IBall
March 12th, 2012
9:04 pm
Chipper, I don’t think you need the money. Call it quits & move on. You have done all you can do.
You are true Brave forever!!
Old Dawg Fan
March 12th, 2012
9:04 pm
He has pushed it thru the years-All Natural without Steroids I might add.
Sometimes it is time to call it a day!! Retire-let the Braves actually pick up a young player.
Let Chipper coach in some capacity!!
Harsh Marsh
March 12th, 2012
9:04 pm
“WOW WOW WOW I can’t believe this at all, but then again of course we all knew this day was coming.”
LOL, listen to me you freaks. Nothing is about to happen. The guy is just saying stuff. Just saying. Not doing. It’s Chipper. Am I taking crazy pills??
Crystal
March 12th, 2012
9:05 pm
Well, I can not stand everyone cutting down my hero. I guess no one is supposed to have an idol. Next time I will listen to roomie and not come on here
TSleazy
March 12th, 2012
9:05 pm
Chipper Jones is like a bad case of the crabs! You just can’t get rid off him!!!!
Trader Jack
March 12th, 2012
9:06 pm
The Orioles need young, starting pitching, and the Braves got it !
Adam Jones in LF & Nick Markakis in RF , with Prado on third, would give our lineup some needed balance and put us back in contention for the NL East.
Look at the Orioles division. They won’t be contending for anything anytime soon.
Fats OKelly
March 12th, 2012
9:07 pm
It is H getting old and Bones Jones is trying to be honest about this. Really sounds like he needs to play part time and coach part time. Or get out while he can WALK.
BIOMASS
March 12th, 2012
9:07 pm
I am/was a big Chipper Jones fan, but this season is nothing but a huge ego dragging down the franchise at this point. Most of these guys don’t know when to bow out gracefully.
Maybe it’s the money, maybe it’s the women, probably both. Can’t say I wouldn’t do it.
Freehawk
March 12th, 2012
9:08 pm
This is a dumb math question – but by playing this season, could Chipper lower his career average below .300?
gordon
March 12th, 2012
9:08 pm
Chippy should have retired last year, move on because i don’t want to hear him crying all year, but then again i don’t watch baseball so i don’t care at all.
Ralph
March 12th, 2012
9:09 pm
I have a solution for both Chipper and the team: Chipper has knee replacement surgery in both knees, OUT FOR THE SEASON, Insurance pays his salary. Chipper gets his 14 mil and two new knees and the braves have 14 mil to improve the team.
Everything Is Horrible
March 12th, 2012
9:10 pm
I would be willing to bet that the majority of the negative posts are coming from one, or a couple of posters judging by the names and content..
Billy
March 12th, 2012
9:10 pm
Place your age and education with each post please so the older college crowd can understand your vent.
Fats OKelly
March 12th, 2012
9:11 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_top_500_Major_League_Baseball_home_run_hitters
Bones has 454 homeruns and you dont get there without damage to the knees etc.
I respect what ever Bones decides.
Harsh Marsh
March 12th, 2012
9:11 pm
Crystal, it’s rough out here. But better than most sports blogs. Be tough.
Tremaine
March 12th, 2012
9:12 pm
Wow, the spring just started lol. The guy should have retired 3 years ago. 14 million down the drain.
phil
March 12th, 2012
9:13 pm
Same with Tsleazy….where’s the Raid?
messy jackson
March 12th, 2012
9:13 pm
Crystal, your hero himself says he’s gettin’ old and is basically done – sorry.
Legend of Len Barker
March 12th, 2012
9:14 pm
I see my Chipper Jones Tweak Counter will be getting plenty of action this year.
Bill McManus
March 12th, 2012
9:14 pm
He hasn’t made it through a year in a long time.
Ekim
March 12th, 2012
9:14 pm
Rick, I won’t get into the name-calling that you so richly deserve. But your “evidence” of Chipper’s steroid is the fact that his body’s falling apart… Really? A 39-year-old athlete’s body falls apart, and that’s proof of steroid use?
You make me laugh. You also make me sad. You make me laugh sadly.
#5
March 12th, 2012
9:15 pm
Love Chipper………..are you serious in spring training saying you might not make it throught the season? And 12 to 14 mil on the books! Really nice. At least Bobby left with grace.
#5
March 12th, 2012
9:15 pm
Love Chipper………..are you serious in spring training saying you might not make it throught the season? And 12 to 14 mil on the books! Really nice. At least Bobby left with grace.
phil
March 12th, 2012
9:15 pm
Gordon = bonehead
#5
March 12th, 2012
9:15 pm
Opps sorry for double post
phil
March 12th, 2012
9:18 pm
Fire Larry Parrish!!
Crystal
March 12th, 2012
9:18 pm
I know that he is old and going to retire, but you could be nice. Look what he has done. For the one that wanted age and education. Roomie and I are both 19 and will attend Georgia Tech in the fall.
phil
March 12th, 2012
9:19 pm
Rick has the good sense God gave my driveway…
pimp
March 12th, 2012
9:20 pm
How do you laugh sadly?
Ekim
March 12th, 2012
9:22 pm
It’s hard to explain. And it only happens when I’m thinking Rick thoughts. Which is as seldom as possible.
phil
March 12th, 2012
9:22 pm
Crystal – not too late to switch schools! Just kidding.
Good luck with it.
And yes, on these blogs, you have to be ready for abuse.
sapelodawg
March 12th, 2012
9:23 pm
If Chipper gets into the HOF and Dale Murphy doesn’t; someone should be shot.
phil
March 12th, 2012
9:23 pm
Good question, pimp….
And great name. Your mom must be proud.
A-Ville Ranger
March 12th, 2012
9:24 pm
I posted the day Chipper showed up for spring trainer he looked really soft and probably 20lbs overweight. How he convinced himself he was in top condition is beyond me. I’m 55 years old and I don’t carry that kind of goo around.
I know it’s hard to push that 4th dounut away but the man is being paid 14 million dollars of fans’ money just this year. He basically stole team money by being too lazy to prepare well.
blazerdawg
March 12th, 2012
9:24 pm
heh, heh….bwahh, hehhhhhh
Buzz Bunny
March 12th, 2012
9:25 pm
If that happens, sapelodawg, which one should be shot: Chipper or Dale Murphy?
Bill
March 12th, 2012
9:25 pm
Chipper must be really hurting to have said that..In ESPN interview last week he was talking about what he expected this year and it was all good news. I was a catcher for 9 years and I’m now in my 60’s and can hardly walk because of it. Chipper has had 5 surgerys and he to will not be able to walk in few years.
I agree with what someone else said, “Make him a Coach” and lets move on..We’ll still have Chipper and we’ll have $$$ to spend on 3rd baseman etc.
My prays are with Chippers recovery.
Crystal
March 12th, 2012
9:29 pm
Yes Phil Samantha warned me how bad it is but to give it a try if I wanted.
marktwain
March 12th, 2012
9:29 pm
It sucks that Chipper is starting to remind me of Brett Farve. As a true blue Atlanta boy, I really love Chipper, and I really hate Brett Farve. Sapelodawg is right on.
glord1
March 12th, 2012
9:29 pm
I have never been a big Chipper fan but the guy was put on the earth to play baseball. Tremendous talent and intellegence as a hitter. I just wish he could have stayed healthy the last 6-7 years.
BIOMASS
March 12th, 2012
9:29 pm
Who expects the Braves to hit this year? I don’t . I expect another typically anemic season at the plate.
Brat
March 12th, 2012
9:32 pm
HOF voters are the worst kind of all-boys club.
Lam Vu
March 12th, 2012
9:32 pm
Braves should give Chipper a full-expense trip to Germany and meet Kobe’s doctor
Atlanta Thrashers
March 12th, 2012
9:33 pm
retire already
Even Brooks got old
March 12th, 2012
9:34 pm
Sad to see Chip, a sure fire dead lock first ballot HOFer, wear out. BUT, I’ve said it before; his hanging on, especially with statements like this being published, makes him seem extremely selfish. I know he wants to play, I get that. The Braves, however, have several fairly big needs and his money could come in really handy in enabling FW to fill the holes when they pop up during the year.
The way he put the team on his back time and again over his career has been fun to watch, but now it is time to help the team in a different way……say goodbye. At least, say ’see ya in the batting cage when I’m coaching the hitters’.
Steve
March 12th, 2012
9:35 pm
I have been critized for comments about Fumbling Frank Wren. Seems he is in over his head. No continengy plan for replacing Chiipper, lack of offense, and sitting on his rump during the offseason. Job well done.
It's over now
March 12th, 2012
9:37 pm
40 wins might be a good season.
Brat
March 12th, 2012
9:38 pm
Steve, the Braves personnel office is awaiting your resume: 404-614-5178 is the fax number.
phil
March 12th, 2012
9:39 pm
No team ever won fewer than 50.
Try again.
#5
March 12th, 2012
9:39 pm
Wow this story on ESPN! Thanks Chip for Hamstring club…..but you had help. 20 lbs over weight!
Ron
March 12th, 2012
9:39 pm
This is the beginning..all these gauranteed contracts of millions a year. 7$ beers/ hot dogs. We love players like Chipper but the cost of attending a game have become unaffordable for most of us.
phil
March 12th, 2012
9:40 pm
LOL at Brat!
Crystal
March 12th, 2012
9:44 pm
Well everyone, I think it is sleepy time for me. Hopefully, I will get the courage to talk to you again. I dont know for sure but Samantha will probably be on tomorrow. Good nite.
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
9:45 pm
Braves notes: Beachy issues 5 of ATL pitchers’ 11 walks; Prado sizzles while team skids; aggressiveness on bases
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/03/12/beachy-issues-5-of-braves-pitchers-11-walks/
Busch Leaguer
March 12th, 2012
9:45 pm
I just may too cynical ,but I think Chipper looked around this spring and thought ,this years Braves team really is going to be bad Playing through pain may have been worth it on a winning team,but Chipper has a pretty good idea this team will be lucky to finish .500.
Trader Jack ,Liberty Media would not let Wren make your trade even if Baltimore was willing to part with Jones and Markakis. They make way too much money for Liberty ,they are determined to keep cutting payroll. If Chipper retires ,and they trade McCann to an A.L. team at this years trading deadline ,they will be very close to their goal of a $55 Million dollar payroll for 2013.
Mike
March 12th, 2012
9:49 pm
How can you do this and still accept a seven figure paycheck (see: Hampton, Mike)?
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
9:49 pm
And, DOB, what’s with the “likely” on the HOF. You really have a doubt? Most baseball writers have dropped the word “likely” from the scenario. Why not you? — rotomeister
We’re a newspaper, I’m a beat writer. While I know Chipper is going to be a Hall of Famer, probably a first-ballot HOFer, as a reporter and not a columnist, I have to write what is factual, what we know to be true, etc. Can’t say “future Hall of Famer” as thought it’s guaranteed, etc. Not as a beat writer. In a blog, yes I can and do. Our columnists can. But not me in a straight news story for the paper (that’s what that was, though also posted on the blog page as a blog).
Harsh Marsh
March 12th, 2012
9:51 pm
Busch, it ain’t cynical to think Chipper would bow out instead of playing for a losing team. Hell, that’s downright romantic compared to the truth: he. is. not. go. ing. any. where. He just let some words fall out of his mouth that he will be grumpily clarifying over the next few days.
David O'Brien
March 12th, 2012
9:51 pm
“likely” is the reality….
The national media doesn’t give 2 craps about Chipper. — phil
You say some ridiculous things.
Jon Morosi was there today to write about Chipper for Fox Sports. He’s got a story up on the same subject.
Steve
March 12th, 2012
9:53 pm
Thanks for the number, Brat. I can do nothing for half the salary of Fumbling Frank.
Mitchell
March 12th, 2012
10:00 pm
Chipper’s in the wrong line of work.
He should have been a broadcaster. Chip Caray is 47, he looks 15.
Hey, that’s my .02. Thank you. Goodnight!
phoenix
March 12th, 2012
10:01 pm
Everyone from Stevie Wonder to my dog Freckles saw this coming. Well, except Frank Wren, of course.
Harsh Marsh
March 12th, 2012
10:01 pm
“I can do nothing for half the salary of Fumbling Frank.”
Can you do this?
http://junkstats.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Uggla-Trade-Tree.jpg
LOL
March 12th, 2012
10:03 pm
The Braves still owe him tons of money after he retires, how many times did he restructer his contract? DOB how much do the Braves still owe him?
Atlanta Sports Teams Suck
March 12th, 2012
10:03 pm
@Silver Bean…”How can somebody that knocks up a Hooter’s waitress be your hero? Get a clue.”
Anyone who knocks up a Hooter’s waitress is my hero!!!!!
rico carty
March 12th, 2012
10:04 pm
I was really hoping that Chipper would get to 500HR, 3000 hits, and .300 average. No switchhitter did all those. Just love the guy but sadly it sounds like it’s time.
Boy we are going to be awful this year. 74-88. I still can’t believe JS sent that letter to season ticket holders and then we did NOTHING to improve the team. If I were a season ticket holder i’d be pretty irate.
I haven’t been this pessimistic about a season beginning since the late 80s. Last year was our golden chance. We may not be that close for a decade.
Tremaine
March 12th, 2012
10:04 pm
Dave if Chipper retires tomorrow will the Braves be able to use that money this season or will have to wait until next year?
Jessica
March 12th, 2012
10:05 pm
I don’t want Chipper to retire. Braves baseball will not be the same with out him. He has been my favorite player since his first year on the team. I know that he has to reitre at some point, I would just love to see him play in some games this year and do well.
adam
March 12th, 2012
10:08 pm
I AM SICK AND TIRED OF BASEBALL PLAYERS COMPLAINING ABOUT ACHES AND PAINS. Go out and get a real job!!!
2 hot scott
March 12th, 2012
10:09 pm
DOB,
I am at a loss for words. I knew this day was coming, but I remember Aaron, Niekro and Murphy, and put #10 right there with them. Aaron and Murphy had 10,000 people show up just to watch them hit a homerun, and if they did in the first part of the game, you were lucky to have 1,000 people in Atlanta-Fulton County at the end of the game. When you think about all the faces that have rolled through that clubhouse since Larry Wayne came into our lives, it make you feel real old. As for you haters, the world would be a better place without your sorry _sses. The next time any of you real Braves fans meet these people, ask them:
1) Explain the infield fly rule
2) What college did Bob Horner attend and what position did he play in college?
3) What major pitcher signed with the Braves, won 300 games, but never pitched for the Braves?
4) Who was the first black General Manager in MLB history?
A true Braves fan get 4 out of 4…
Bill
March 12th, 2012
10:10 pm
Would Love to see Chipper Jones become the Manager!
Fan of the Game
March 12th, 2012
10:11 pm
I hope Chipper can finish the year. He deserves to be recognized and thanked for what he has meant to the Braves. He reminds me so much of Mickey Mantle. A sure Hall of Famer and he was what the Braves needed to get that first World Series Championship.
Mr. Realistik
March 12th, 2012
10:12 pm
If people havent notice chipper has been hanging out with hinske way to much. he looks like he has been deer hunting all off season(totally unexpected)…. right? the hinske joke is because he has adapted his vegetarian diet…LOL… hes fat.. that is y his knee is shot, i understand you’ve had 6 million knee surgerys but you also have to take into consideration that he doesnt do anything in the offseason to prevent or avoid these issues….. so far ive seen 4 pictures of chipper and they all look like he swallowed hinske
Sorry for being honest but its the truth this man has no drive left in him, his motives are collecting a check and spending his offseason at bass pro shop and cant ferget deer hunting…..
Bat Masterson
March 12th, 2012
10:13 pm
Harsh Marsh @ 10:01
Funny
mcdaviddawg
March 12th, 2012
10:13 pm
If Chipper won’t hang it up, its time the Braves sent him home.. He still can hit but he con’t play a position and hasn’t for several years.
Coach (2012 Fredi's beisbol fandango)
March 12th, 2012
10:15 pm
Well, all there is left to be said is this……..
It has been an incredible privilege to have watched Chipper’s entire career. Cooperstown is calling and so is retirement. Larry Wayne Jones .Jr is no longer an everyday player, and that coupled with the Braves mid market budget, then Chippers contract. Leaves this fan with a great deal of nostalgia knowing that the ride is almost over. God how I’m gonna miss seeing Chipper in uniform.
phil
March 12th, 2012
10:16 pm
Okee dokee, Dave.
I do say some ridiculous things, but being concerned about chipper getting in isn’t one of them. In my opinion.
Don’t you watch these boneheads on ESPN wanting to debate the issue several times a year? Why a debate if it’s so damn definite?
I hope to heck i’m wrong. Dead wrong. But i’m not saying he’s in til he is. We got burned with Murphy thinking that way. Not this time for me. And i know. Chipper put up far better overall numbers.
Zing
March 12th, 2012
10:16 pm
It’ll be a sad day when ol’ Chip hangs it up… he’s been such a fine player and has such old school honesty. But time waits for no man, as they say. Hell, I’m 38 and am hurting today just from attempting a diving catch in a softball game yesterday… can’t imagine having to go through MLB pounding day in and day out at this “ripe” age. He’s got to be one seriously tough dude.
joe
March 12th, 2012
10:18 pm
@10:12…lol
Bat Masterson
March 12th, 2012
10:18 pm
I’m kind of fond of Bass Pro Shops myself, Mr F.
There's no I in team, larry
March 12th, 2012
10:18 pm
He’s soft and a cancer to the team. Get rid of him or give us the same tired, old braves with no heart and a nice fade into oblivion.
Mr. Realistik
March 12th, 2012
10:19 pm
and please people stop being so considerate in the things that chipper has done and how sad its going to be when old number 10 isnt at the hot corner…… i like chipper but i like the braves more the fact of the matter is we are paying 14 million for hope instead of assurence… come on people open ur eyes…….
guy
March 12th, 2012
10:20 pm
To me,it’s a sad feeling about Chipper.He has been a true Brave from day one and I know he is torn on what to do.He will handle this with class because he wants to do what’s best for the organization.He is truly a natural athlete and a hitting came as a science to him.No matter what,he was born to be a great baseball player and he took advantage of the opportunity.Best of luck,Chipper, and thanks for the memories no matter what decision you make.
guy
March 12th, 2012
10:21 pm
Sorry about the a before hitting.
Zing
March 12th, 2012
10:24 pm
Cancer to the team? Lol. C’mon, guys. Hyperbole much?
As DOB pointed out, even the old, tired, worn-out Chipper is the 3rd-best 3B in the NL. It’d be one thing if he’d just been sucking… but think about how crappy our offense was and looks to be this year; losing Chipper–even old, injured, fatigued part-time Chipper–would be pretty bad. You think The Terd is going to come up and rip it? Or whoever would play LF if Prado is moved to 3B? Y’all are dreaming.
Willydoit?
March 12th, 2012
10:25 pm
We all love Chipper, but he could free up $14million for the Braves if he hangs up the spikes.
Tremaine
March 12th, 2012
10:27 pm
Mr. Realistik
March 12th, 2012
10:19 pm
and please people stop being so considerate in the things that chipper has done and how sad its going to be when old number 10 isnt at the hot corner…… i like chipper but i like the braves more the fact of the matter is we are paying 14 million for hope instead of assurence… come on people open ur eyes…….
Co-sign
Bryan
March 12th, 2012
10:27 pm
A big reason Chipper keeps coming back is his need to please us fans. He’s a true lifetime Brave. Though I live on the west coast, I have followed Chipper his entire career. I dread the day he says those words but he also really needs to do what is best for himself and his health. LONG LIVE CHIPPER JONES!
Old timer
March 12th, 2012
10:28 pm
Love the Braves… Love Chipper..he has been around a while, but sometimes itnismjust time to go…I am 20years older and believe me the pain does not get less. Blessing on you and yours…do not wait till they want to get rid of yo.
phil
March 12th, 2012
10:30 pm
I’m 44 and pain free.
A bunch of sissy boys and whiners, most of ya!
Actually, i wish i was. Basically good, but most days, something’s aching.
garcia
March 12th, 2012
10:34 pm
Not surprising news. Chipper has been a phenomenal talent. I hope that the HOF takes note of his drug-free career and compares his stats to his clean predecessors. Names like Bret Boone, Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa are insults to the history of the game. At least one man fought the temptation and stood for what was right.
Having said that, the Braves could use the $14M in salary to find some bats. In the mean time, let’s recognize Chipper for his acomplishments and enjoy what is likely his final season.