Chipper Jones To Retire After 2012 Season

[cruzg24]

"Braves icon Chipper Jones is calling it a career. One of greatest third baseman in major league history, Jones will retire following the 2012 season, after two decades in an Atlanta uniform. He will have a news conference later today. In a statement by the team, the Braves and Jones, who turns 40 next month, have expressed interest in his rejoining the organization in a yet-to-be-determined capacity after 2012. Jones has said he'd be interesting in becoming a hitting coach someday, but not managing. The No. 1 selection in the 1990 Major League Draft, he has played his entire career in the Braves organization. He currently leads all active players with 18 years of service with the same"

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Praise the lord...

 

[RManske2]

That celebration in New York is not due to Tebow arriving, but due to Chipper retiring after this year...

 

[cruzg24]

He had an excellent career, he played so great at Shea Stadium that he named his daughter Shea.... Damn if that dude wouldve been on the Mets, it wouldve been spectacular to watch. He was the cornerstone of that franchise in the 90s.

 

[RManske2]

Don't want to say it but anyone think that Chipper might be the last of a kind in that he stayed with one franchise for such a long and successful career. With free agency and everything else how likely is that going to be in the future?

 

[Elite]

Definitely not. Braun is locked in with Milwaukee for a long time, Tulo with Colorado, could see McCutchen staying with Pittsburgh, Ryan Howard won't leave Philly, Cano won't leave NY.

 

[DJT]

Sad to see him go. Been my favorite player since ever. But he's had some rough seasons these past several.