centerofthesportsuniverse.wordpress.com - 9/19/2009
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“If I back up this year with the same kind of year next year, I don’t want to play the game. The game is not fun to me when I’m not playing up to my standards.” Those were the words of Chipper Jones just the other day.
Jones has had a tough time staying healthy the past six seasons. And while...
Is Chipper Jones a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
umpbump.com 9/11/2009 — Today, Buster Olney writes about Chipper Jones’ defensive struggles and says:
Chipper Jones says he might retire if he has another season like this one, writes David O’Brien. Remember, he just signed a three-year, $42 million extension, which runs through 2012. Yes, he is a ...
Say It Ain't So, Chipper Jones
babeslovebaseball.com 9/18/2009 — After winning the 2008 National League batting title, Chipper Jones has shaved 100 points off his batting average, which has him contemplating retirement. Kinda sad...
Chipper Jones Talks Retirement
mlbtraderumors.com 9/18/2009 — Chipper Jones has been talking a lot about his future lately, and today he was blunt when talking to the AP :
"If I back up this year with the same kind of year next year, I don't want to play the game. The game is not fun to me when I'm not ...
Should Chipper Jones Retire?
sabernomics.com 9/18/2009 — Chipper Jones says he’ll retire if he continues playing as he has this season .
“I’m certainly not going to stick around for a big contract if I’m not having fun and not producing,” said Jones, hitting nearly 100 points lower than his .364 in ...
Chipper Jones homers in win
novafantasysports.com 9/29/2009 —
Update : Chipper Jones went 1-2 with a solo home run to help the Braves beat the Marlins, 4-0 on Monday night.
Fantasy Impact: Chipper has 18 HR and 70 RBI on the season and unless he hits 2 more HR, he will not reach 20+ HR for the first time in his Hall of Fame career.
Chipper Jones does his part in loss
novafantasysports.com 8/17/2009 — Update: Chipper Jones went 2-4 and picked up his 54th RBI on Friday in the Braves' 3-2 loss to the Phillies. Fantasy Impact: Chipper Jones, when healthy, is still a force to be reckoned with. As long as he's in the Braves' lineup, he should be in fantasy lineups.
Chipper Jones homers in loss
novafantasysports.com 8/11/2009 — Update: Chipper Jones hit his 14th home run of the season in the Braves 5-4 loss to the Dodgers. Fantasy Impact: Chipper is having a decent season although it's not the usual Chipper Jones season. He's hitting .293 with 14 home runs and 52 RBI and should be in fantasy lineups.
Chipper coming back for one more year
nydailynews.com 9/22/2009 — Chipper Jones reiterated that he's thinking about retirement but promised Mets fans "can rest assured that they'll have me in an Atlanta Braves uniform for at least one more year," he said.
Chipper Jones sits out Friday
novafantasysports.com 8/11/2009 — Update: Chipper Jones sat out the team's game against the Dodgers on Friday after straining his left oblique during batting practice, according to Mark Bowman . Fantasy Impact: This is really bad news for fantasy owners as Chipper has been relatively healthy this season. ...
Chipper may miss a few more games
mlb.mlb.com 9/16/2009 — The Braves managed to win a pair of games without Chipper Jones in their lineup this past weekend in St. Louis, and as they attempt to build an extended winning streak, they may spend at least a few more days without their veteran third baseman.
Mets' nemesis thinking retirement —
NY Post: Sports 9/17/2009
ATLANTA -- A drop of almost 100 points from his 2008 NL-leading batting average has Chipper Jones wondering if the end of his career is near.
Jones, 37, hit a career-best .364 last year, his third straight season over .320. But he has fallen to .269...
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