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They want the NL East to have one of a most competitive, compelling pennant races with four teams thinking about the postseason on Labor Day, a race that would highlight young stars like Harper, Mike Stanton and Jason Heyward; veteran stars like Chase...
The first pick of the ‘90 draft, he was two months from his 21st birthday when he reported to manager Bobby Cox’s Braves spring training in West Palm Beach, Fla. Here’s how he remembers it: I was number 64. I was a first cut and I was thankful, because...
Atlanta Braves hitter Chipper Jones throws his bat to the ground after popping out in the ninth inning at their MLB National League baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia September 27, 2011. View Photo »
I have heard Chipper Jones describe it as not really making it to the big leagues but surviving the minor leagues ... Of course the goal is always to make it to the big leagues as it has always been a childhood dream. But it is not everything as life goes on if baseball does not happen. I am excited and...
Atlanta is also counting on second baseman Dan Uggla to avoid the dismal start that left him with a .233 average, even though he did lead the team with 36 homers and 82 RBIs. Third baseman Chipper Jones keeps chugging along as he approaches his 40th...
Do not expect to see that again this year if they have another lead like that. Heyward will re-insert himself into that lineup as one of the team’s best bats, to go along with a pretty impressive lineup that features future Hall of Fame third baseman...
He might not be 100 percent ready yet, but with a constant physical therapy regimen and time to heal, expect Heyward's shoulder to be fine by the time April rolls around. With a clean bill of health, all signs point to a successful season for Heyward. ...
Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones walks back to the dug out after striking out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Atlanta September 26, 2011. View Photo »
Prado and Jair Jurrjens have been the two most discussed names coming out of the Braves camp during trade talks this winter. Prado’s versatility to move from his starting spot in left field over to third base when Chipper Jones needs a day off or gets...
He hurt his thumb, and broke his nose, and neither injury compared with the heartache he suffered after the death of his father. He hit .234, and while 15 homers revealed a glimpse of his reputed power, Mariners fans had been intrigued by comparisons of...
Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones, Jr. (born April 24, 1972 in DeLand, Florida), is an American Major League baseball player. Although initially a shortstop, Chipper has spent most of his career as the starting third baseman for the Atlanta Braves. In 2002 and 2003, Jones primarily played left field before returning to third base in 2004. Full Article
Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones walks back to the dug out after striking out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Atlanta September 26, 2011.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones (R) bumps fists with third base coach Brian Snitker after rounding third on his home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Atlanta, September 26, 2011.
View Photo »Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves throws over pitcher Eric O'Flaherty for an out in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Turner Field in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones (L) reacts to striking out against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Washington, September 25, 2011. Also pictured are Washington Nationals' Wilson Ramos (C) and home plate umpire Marty Foster (R).
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones, left, runs to first as he is about to be out against Washington Nationals first baseman Chris Marrero during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Washington. The Nationals won 3-0.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves walks to bat against the Washington Nationals in the eighth inning at Nationals Park on September 24, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals won, 4-1.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (10) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa (18) is tagged out trying to steal third by Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, left, during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Washington.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Michael Bourn, left, and Chipper Jones, top right, run on the base paths after Jones' reached on a fielder's choice as Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa, center, points towards Chris Marrero (14) during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday,...
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones (10) runs the base paths as he reached on a fielder's choice during the ninth inning of a baseball game as Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa, top, and first baseman Chris Marrero try to decide where to throw the ball on Friday, Sept. 23,...
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones (10) follows through before reaching first on an error by Florida Marlins second baseman Omar Infante to score Antoan Richardson in the seventh inning during a baseball game in Miami, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. The Marlins defeated the Braves 6-5.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 18: Michael Bourn #24 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Dan Uggla #26 after scoring a run on a Chipper Jones #10 double in the second inning of the game against the New York Mets at Turner Field on September 18, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones, front, watches from the dugout in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at Turner Field in Atlanta. New York win 7-5.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves runs to first after driving in the game winning run with an RBI single in the eighth inning of the game against the New York Mets at Turner Field on September 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves beat the Mets 1-0.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jason Heyward #22 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammates after being driven in by Chipper Jones #10 in the eighth inning of the game against the New York Mets at Turner Field on September 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves beat the Mets 1-0.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones, center, is followed by Freddie Freeman, right, as they celebrate after a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 1-0 with Jones hitting in the winning run.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones hits in the winning run on a ground ball to center field against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 1-0.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, left, leaps off third base after forcing out New York Mets' Ruben Tejada, right, on a ground ball by David Wright during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones reacts bouncing his helmut on the ground after striking out to turn the side against the New York Mets during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 14: Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves scoops up a ground ball hit by Donnie Murphy #22 of the Florida Marlins in the fourth inning at Turner Field on September 14, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 14: Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves hits a three-run homer in the seventh inning against the Florida Marlins at Turner Field on September 14, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 14: Alex Gonzalez #2 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his three-run homer with Chipper Jones #10 in the seventh inning against the Florida Marlins at Turner Field on September 14, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 13: Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves enjoys a laugh after almost colliding with Scott Linebrink #19 on a ground ball in the infield against the Florida Marlins in the ninth inning at Turner Field on September 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 13: Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves converses with Gaby Sanchez #15 of the Florida Marlins after a base hit by Jones in the third inning at Turner Field on September 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 13: Brian McCann #16 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Chipper Jones #10 after hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning against the Florida Marlins Turner Field on September 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones walks back to the dug out after striking out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Atlanta September 26, 2011.
View Photo »I have heard Chipper Jones describe it as not really making it to the big leagues but surviving the minor leagues ... Of course the goal is always to make it to the big leagues as it has always been a childhood dream. But it is not everything as life goes on if baseball does not happen. I am excited and...
