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Say It Ain't So, Chipper Jones
Say It Ain't So, Chipper Jones
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 aggravates left groin injury | braves.com: News
Chipper aggravates left groin injury | braves.com: News
atlanta.braves.mlb.com — By Mark Bowman / MLB.com 09/17/09 2:40 AM ET ATLANTA -- Chipper Jones' return to the Braves'... lineup may have been further delayed on Wednesday night, when he aggravated his strained left groin muscle during an eighth-inning pinch-hit appearance.  ... (more) Chipper aggravates left groin injury | braves.com: News
Perrotto's Latest: Cubs, White Sox, Chipper, Josh Johnson: MLB Rumors
mlbtraderumors.com — The Cubs are trying to sign John Grabow and Reed Johnson before they reach free agency. Perrotto... says those that know Chipper Jones believe he would actually retire after next season if he can't perform up to his standards. There's a possibility the ... (more) Perrotto's Latest: Cubs, White Sox, Chipper, Josh ...
Chipper Talks Retirement; Braves Need a Slugger
Chipper Talks Retirement; Braves Need a Slugger
braves.gearupforsports.com — As Chipper Jones struggles to locate his stroke, the Braves continue to struggle for offensive consistency. Chipper... is now hitting .269 for the season or a whopping 95 points below his league leading average from one year ago. Not only is his average down, but his power production is down ... (more) Chipper Talks Retirement; Braves Need a Slugger
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A drop of almost 100 points from his 2008 NL-leading batting average has Chipper Jones wondering if the end of his career is ...
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