By Bill Ladson Even though the Braves no longer have Nats killers such as Chipper Jones and Martin Prado, Nationals manager Davey Johnson believes Atlanta has a more balanced lineup than it did last year.
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Chipper throws out first pitch for Braves' opener
By Mark Bowman Feeling no regrets about retiring at the end of last year, Chipper Jones threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Brian McCann before the Braves hosted the Phillies in front of a standing-room-only Opening Day crowd at Turner Field on Monday night. …read more
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Will Chipper trade his golf clubs for a bat?
By Terence Moore Yankees general manager Brian Cashman delivered an SOS through reporters earlier this week to Chipper Jones and to others in search of help for his team’s injury-depleted roster on a short-term basis. …read more
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Rivera the latest to seek the perfect ending
By Andrew Simon For the vast majority of players, Hall of Famers included, injuries or deteriorating performance bring about retirement. Still, as Chipper Jones proved in 2012, graceful final acts are not impossible for those further along in years. Now Mariano Rivera will look to end his career on the top of his game. …read more
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Yankees call Derrek Lee, 'would love' Chipper
By Andrew Marchand Yankees GM Brian Cashman has had conversations with the agents for first baseman Derrek Lee and third baseman Scott Rolen and also asked reporters to put the word out on Twitter that he is interested in talking to Chipper Jones. …read more
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Johnson looking to earn Braves' third-base job
By Mark Bowman Chris Johnson welcomes the challenge to prove he is capable of succeeding Chipper Jones as the Braves’ starting third baseman. The 28-year-old infielder is in the midst of a battle with Juan Francisco. …read more
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Chipper to enter Braves Hall, number to be retired
By Mark Bowman The Braves will give fans another opportunity to celebrate Chipper Jones‘ career when they retire his number and induct him into their Hall of Fame on June 28. …read more
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Back at Braves camp, Chipper has no regrets
By Mark Bowman His former Spring Training locker is now occupied by Dan Uggla and his body has not been subjected to any baseball-related activities since last year’s loss to the Cardinals in the National League’s Wild Card game. But all suddenly felt normal again when Chipper Jones arrived at Champion Stadium as the Braves were completing Saturday afternoon’s workout. …read more
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Dynamic new outfield has Braves feeling chipper
By Mark Bowman Over the course of the four months that followed Chipper Jones‘ retirement, Braves fans saw their team’s future brightened by the creation of an outfield trio that could energize Atlanta and the baseball world for at least the next three seasons. …read more
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New-look Braves squad reports for spring
By Mark Bowman Four months after saying goodbye to Chipper Jones with an abrupt postseason exit, the Braves are approaching a new season with a pair of Uptons and significant expectations. …read more
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