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Chris Johnson to Start at Third Base for Atlanta Braves
April 22nd, 2013 at 8:51 AM
Both Chris Johnson and Juan Francisco have been hitting well for the Atlanta Braves, and Fredi Gonzalez was affirmative to Johnson taking over the third base job when Freddie Freeman returns from the disabled list.
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"He'll play third," Gonzalez said on braves.com. "The guy is leading the league in hitting."
Johnson is...
Juan Francisco, Chris Johnson to Platoon at Third Base for Atlanta Braves
March 22nd, 2013 at 8:44 AM
With both Juan Francisco and Chris Johnson raking during Spring Training, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has decided what most people expected - that the pair will start the 2013 season as a platoon at third base.
"I think both of those guys are playing such great baseball," Gonzalez said on...
Atlanta Braves Encouraged by Juan Francisco’s Progress
December 11th, 2012 at 11:18 PM
The Atlanta Braves still need a left fielder and a lead-off hitter, and it's becoming more evident that general manager Frank Wren may end up filling the spot with internal options. Wren and Fredi Gonzalez spent a few days in the Dominican Republic evaluating several Braves' progress in winter ball,...
Atlanta Braves Honor Chipper Jones with Pre-Game Ceremony
September 28th, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Tonight is Chipper Jones Day at Turner Field, and the Atlanta Braves made sure to give honor where it was due.
As has become custom for the Bravos, Jones was honored before their series opener with the New York Mets with a lavish ceremony that include a video tribute, guest speakers...
Chipper Jones Blasts Radio Hosts Over Celebration Criticism
September 26th, 2012 at 8:16 PM
A note to Atlanta area sports radio hosts: Chipper Jones does not like it when you rip on the Atlanta Braves. Jones vented to reporters before Wednesday's game with the Miami Marlins about a local sports talk show criticizing the Braves' champagne and beer celebration after clinching a playoff berth...
This Weekend’s Series the Last for Chipper Jones in New York
September 7th, 2012 at 2:27 PM
As the Atlanta Braves enter this weekend's series with the New York Mets at Citi Field, it's easy to remember how sluggish their offense has been for the past couple of weeks. What will hopefully instead be witnessed is a reappearance of Chipper Jones as the classic Mets killer.
Jones has...
Chipper Jones Unhappy with Turner Field Attendance
September 5th, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Chipper Jones made no excuses for the loss the Atlanta Braves incurred last night at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, but he made sure the Atlanta faithful knew he thought they needed to be, well, more faithful.
"Come on Atlanta!" Chipper tweeted from his @RealCJ10 account. "The Ted was a morgue...
Chipper Jones Gets Hotel TV Fixed via Twitter
August 10th, 2012 at 8:54 AM
The mere fact that Chipper Jones got a Twitter account got him enough attention, and that has carried over to make him the focus every time he sends out a tweet. That attention Thursday night helped him get some repairs to his hotel room when the Atlanta Braves were attempting...
Chipper Jones Stays Firm on Impending Retirement
August 6th, 2012 at 8:24 AM
Chipper Jones announced during Spring Training that 2012 would be his final year, and he is sticking to his story, even though he is providing not only offensive production but the heart and soul of the Atlanta Braves.
He may be 40, but Chipper leads the team with a .320 average,...
Chipper Jones Gives Fredi Gonzalez Nightmares with Twitter Account
July 30th, 2012 at 9:01 PM
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones kept Fredi Gonzalez up all night on Saturday, and Gonzalez blames it on Chipper's new Twitter account.
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After Saturday's game win over the Philadelphia Phillies in which Mike Minor recorded a win off an eight-inning outing, Jones tweeted from @RealCJ10, "'Wow Mikey Minor! Hats off...
Chipper Jones Passes George Brett on All-Time List for RBIs by Third Baseman
July 20th, 2012 at 11:48 PM
George Brett will always be known as one of the greatest pure hitters to every play the game, but Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones passed him for first place on the all-time list for RBIs by a third baseman Friday night against the Washington Nationals.
Entering the game tied with...
Chipper Jones to Replace Matt Kemp at 2012 All-Star Game
July 3rd, 2012 at 5:59 PM
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones has been named to National League squad of the 2012 All-Star Game in Kansas City, Dave O'Brien reports.
Matt Kemp, who is currently on the disabled list with a hamstring injury, will not be able to play in All-Star Game, so National League manager Tony...
Chipper Jones, Wife Separate After 12 Years of Marriage
June 14th, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones and his wife, Sharon, have separated after 12 years of marriage, ajc.com reports.
A source familiar with the situation confirmed the news to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution.
Jones declined to comment when asked about it Thursday, and attempts to reach Sharon Jones were not successful. Though neither...
Atlanta Braves Activate Chipper Jones from Disabled List, Option Jose Constanza to Triple-A
June 10th, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Chipper Jones couldn't convince Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez to let him stay in town for the John Smoltz's number retirement, but after two rehab games with Class-A Rome, Chipper has been activated from the disabled list in time for the series finale with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Jones will bat third...
Chipper Jones Set for Rehab Assignment
June 8th, 2012 at 2:06 PM
The return of the Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones is right around the corner. Chipper has agreed to a Friday and Saturday rehab assignment with Class-A Rome.
Jones told reporters this week that he wasn't interested in going on a minor-league rehab assignment and preferred to be activated for this weekends series against the Toronto Blue Jays...
Atlanta Braves Reacquire Ruben Gotay; Demote Joey Terdoslavich to Mississippi
June 5th, 2012 at 10:17 PM
The Atlanta Braves announced two roster moves on Tuesday: the team has reacquired middle infielder Ruben Gotay from the Toronto Blue Jays and has sent struggling third baseman Joey Terdoslavish to Mississippi (AA).
Gotay returns to the Braves for a third stint with the club. He was initially claimed off waivers back...
Chipper Jones Has Minor Procedure to Drain Fluid in Leg, Freddie Freeman Still Battling Eye Issues
May 27th, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Chipper Jones has been gimpy since bruising his left calf over a week ago, causing the Atlanta Braves place him on the disabled list. Jones is feeling a bit better now, however, since doctors drained some of the fluid in his leg in a minor surgical procedure on Saturday.
"The doc...
Atlanta Braves Place Chipper Jones on 15-Day Disabled List with Bruised Leg
May 26th, 2012 at 9:46 AM
After making only a pinch-hit appearance in the seven days since severely bruising his calf, the Atlanta Braves have placed Chipper Jones on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Wednesday.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez made the announcement after Friday's loss at the hands of the Washington Nationals. He also said that the...
Injury Updates: Chipper Jones and Brian McCann’s Conditions Worsen, Jonny Venters Returns to Action
May 24th, 2012 at 11:53 PM
As the Cincinnati Reds completed a four-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, the Braves remain without a couple of their key cogs in the line-up.
Chipper Jones, after taking a sharp ground ball directly to the ankle on Sunday, has missed the last four games. While he was...
Atlanta Braves Hoping for Swift Return of Chipper Jones, Brian McCann
May 24th, 2012 at 11:17 AM
The Atlanta Braves offense has scored only four runs in their past two games while missing both Brian McCann and Chipper Jones and have lost four of their five games since Jones went down with a calf injury last Friday. Both are making progress in their prospective returns that could...
