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Game 40 Thread: May 17 @ Barves, 4:30p

Sons of Steve Garvey — Wow, Dodger series where u don't face pitchers named Kershaw, Greinke, Beckett or Billingsly! Need to take advantage of that. At Ted tmrw!— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) May 17, 2013Larry's just now getting around to seeing Ted? Hyn-Jin Ryu (4-2, 3.40) vs. Paul Maholm (4-4, 3.94) Tough talk from the comfort of your animal print retirement sofa, Larry. Allow me to introduce you to one Hyun-Jin Ryu. You may not know this, but he's the most reliable Dodger pitcher not named Kershaw at this moment (at least until we're sure Greinke's 100%). I don't expect you to do much stat-licking while you're doin...

Los Angeles Dodgers 12 hours ago

Closer Report: Will Madson get saves?

Angels Blog | ESPN Los Angeles — The last time Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ryan Madson threw a pitch in a big league regular-season game was late September 2011, in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves. Madson retired Chipper Jones, Dan Uggla and Freddie Freeman without incident, and on 14 pitches. Since then, Madson has been paid by the Cincinnati Reds and Angels, but he hasn't logged an inning for either squad. It's going to be a bit longer before he does. Read F ...

Los Angeles Angels 15 hours ago

Chipper Jones Not the Richest Ex-Brave

Atlanta Bullpen — According to the website, Celebrity Net Worth, former Braves great and future Hall of Famer, Chipper Jones, is worth $110 million.  A hefty sum of money, but there’s another recent Braves player who is worth more. Jones retired from the Braves after last season, and at 41 years of age, still has many years to [...]The post Chipper Jones Not the Richest Ex-Brave appeared first on Atlanta Bullpen.

Atlanta Braves May 9, 2013

Mets get first look at Braves lineup minus Chipper

Newsday — When Chipper Jones retired after 2,726 hits, 468 home runs and nearly 2,000 regular-season games at third base, the baseball world wondered how the Braves would replace the heart and soul of a franchise that once captured 14 division titles in 15 seasons.

New York Mets May 2, 2013

Adam LaRoche watches video with Chipper Jones

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche was visited by former teammate Chipper Jones before Monday's series opener against the Braves. He told MLB.com the two watched video together, something they did in their days in Atlanta. LaRoche entered the contest mired in an 0-for-26 slump.Manager Davey Johnson said he was in favor of LaRoche's video session with Jones.  "Just talking to a great hitter, after you leave the conversation, you feel like you're better," Johnson added, making reference to similar chats he had with Al Kaline and Ted Williams. "Every conversation I ever had with Ted Williams, w...

April 29, 2013

Philadelphia Phillies start 2013 season against reloading Atlanta Braves

Express-TimesChipper Jones is gone, but the Braves still have plenty of firepower.

Philadelphia Phillies March 31, 2013

Ex-Tiger Boesch joins outfield fray

New York Post — TAMPA — After their interest in retired players Chipper Jones and Derrek Lee went nowhere, the Yankees decided to sign a released player instead. Former Tigers outfielder Brennan Boesch signed a major league deal yesterday to compete for an outfield spot. The lefty-hitting Boesch, 27, spent the last three years in...

New York Yankees March 15, 2013

Chipper Jones makes his "pitch" to David Ross

Clubhouse Insider | Boston Herald — Red Sox catcher David Ross found himself amusingly trending on Twitter for a time yesterday after former Braves teammate Chipper Jones joked on the social networking site that Ross should start a rumor that Jones is coming out of retirement to play for the Red Sox.Jones was playing off quotes from Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, who said he'd love to have the future Hall of Famer join the injury-ravaged Bombers, resulting in about 10,000 more followers for Jones' Twitter account.

Boston Red Sox March 13, 2013

Yanks put in call to Jones?

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Speaking with reporters Monday, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he had plans to call the agent of retired third baseman Chipper Jones to gauge his interest in coming out of retirement. Cashman said Jones would be "perfect" for the Yankees, who are expected to open the season without third baseman Alex Rodriguez and first baseman Mark Teixeira due to injuries. "If Chipper Jones wants to come back, I'd love to have Chipper," Cashman said, per YES Network. The New York Post reports Jones' agent, BB Abbott, said he can't see a scenario where Jones comes out of retirement. "I will tell y...

March 12, 2013

Yankees | Chipper Jones won't come back

KFFL — Retired 3B Chipper Jones's agent, B.B. Abbott, said that his client is retired and won't ...

March 12, 2013

Yankees | To talk to Chipper Jones

KFFL — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he intends to contact former 3B Chipper ...

March 12, 2013

Kicking Flat Tires

Bronx BanterChipper JonesDerrek Lee? I hear Ron Hassey is sitting on his dick somewhere willing to...

New York Yankees March 12, 2013

Cashman’s latest swings: Chipper (no), Lee/Rolen (eh)

New York Post — TAMPA — It was worth a shot even if Brian Cashman didn’t draw iron. In his unending quest to find Mark Teixeira’s replacement, the Yankees general manager came up with Chipper Jones’ name yesterday and asked reporters to find a phone number for his agent. “Don’t you think...

New York Yankees March 11, 2013

Odd offers recall Steinbrenner — team flaws don’t

New York Post — TAMPA — George Steinbrenner would have loved the Yankees’ pursuit of Chipper Jones, including calling whatever the organization did yesterday a “pursuit.” The Boss adored chasing superstars and assuring the Yankees dominated news cycles. If there was a touch of the bizarre in it, all the better. And yesterday unfolded so...

New York Yankees March 11, 2013

Cashman: Chipper would be 'perfect fit' for Yankees, but Braves great already passes

Yankees Blog | New York Post — TAMPA -- It was worth a shot that didn't hit the rim. In his quest to find Mark Teixeira's replacement Yankees GM Brian Cashman came up with Chipper Jones' name this morning and asked reporters to find a phone number for agent B.B. Abbott. "Don't you think Chipper would be a perfect fit?'' Cashman asked reporters in the clubhouse before the Cardinals-Yankees game. "I would take Larry in a heartbeat. If Larry was interested in playing the team he's got there in Atlanta would be the easiest to come back to.'' According to Abbott, the switch-hitting Jones isn't coming out of retirement. "I'll tel...

New York Yankees March 11, 2013

Chipper Jones Photos

  • Game 40 Thread: May 17 @ Barves, 4:30p
    Wow, Dodger series where u don't face pitchers named Kershaw, Greinke, Beckett or Billingsly! Need to take advantage of that. At Ted tmrw!— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) May 17, 2013Larry's just now getting around to seeing Ted? Hyn-Jin Ryu (4-2, 3.40) vs. Paul Maholm (4-4, 3.94) Tough talk from the comfort of your animal print retirement sofa, Larry. Allow me to introduce you to one Hyun-Jin Ryu. You may not know this, but he's the most reliable Dodger pitcher not named Kershaw at this moment (at least until we're sure Greinke's 100%). I don't expect you to do much stat-licking while you're doin...
  • Former Atlanta Braves baseball player Chipper Jones chuckles as an Ozzy Osbourne song plays over the sound system as he takes the microphone to speak to graduating seniors during Emory University's Class Day ceremony, Thursday evening, May 9, 2013, at Glenn Memorial Auditorium in Atlanta The Associated Press
    Former Atlanta Braves baseball player Chipper Jones chuckles as an Ozzy Osbourne song plays over the sound system as he takes the microphone to speak to graduating seniors during Emory University's Class Day ceremony, Thursday evening, May 9, 2013, at Glenn Memorial Auditorium in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Ben Gray)
  • Former Atlanta Braves baseball player Chipper Jones speaks to graduating seniors during Emory University's Class Day ceremony, Thursday evening, May 9, 2013 at Glenn Memorial Auditorium in Atlanta The Associated Press
    Former Atlanta Braves baseball player Chipper Jones speaks to graduating seniors during Emory University's Class Day ceremony, Thursday evening, May 9, 2013 at Glenn Memorial Auditorium in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Ben Gray)
  • Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, left, talks with Philadelphia Phillies third base coach Ryne Sandberg, right, and Philadelphia Phillies catching coach Mick Billmeyer, center, before the start of an opening day baseball game between the Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta The Associated Press
    Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, left, talks with Philadelphia Phillies third base coach Ryne Sandberg, right, and Philadelphia Phillies catching coach Mick Billmeyer, center, before the start of an opening day baseball game between the Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, left, embraces Braves catcher Brian McCann after throwing out the first pitch for an opening day baseball game between the Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta The Associated Press
    Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, left, embraces Braves catcher Brian McCann after throwing out the first pitch for an opening day baseball game between the Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Philadelphia Phillies start 2013 season against reloading Atlanta Braves
    Chipper Jones is gone, but the Braves still have plenty of firepower.
  • Chipper Jones not bound for The Bronx, but Yankees GM Brian Cashman still loves idea
    Jones says he's not coming out of retirement
  • Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones catches a ball during a spring training baseball workout, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. Jones is attending Braves camp as a guest instructor The Associated Press
    Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones catches a ball during a spring training baseball workout, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. Jones is attending Braves camp as a guest instructor. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)