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By Mad Mike

March 2, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

He’ll be fine by opening day.

By mpc

March 2, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

sonofa…. I’d rather it happen now than in the middle of the season but this is still worrying, hope this is something that doesn’t affect him long term…

By britt

March 2, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

1st

By GodHatesTrash

March 2, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

They let the wrong Jones go.

Third place with him. Third place without him.

By Jason

March 2, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Chipper needs to be healthy for the braves to make a run at the division. I think that this is just a bump in the road and the rest of his season will be injury free.

By stamper

March 2, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

He’ll be fine. He’s a trooper… as far as GodHatesTrash - your logic is ridiculous.

By AdirondackDave

March 2, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Not good news on Chipper BUT… as hammys go, this one could have been a lot worse. I’m guessing about 10-14 days he’ll be back in there. He doesn’t need 6 weeks of spring trainging anyway.

By Off the old Block

March 2, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Porter will put Chipper back together. Have to get him ready for his tee time. Clearly, Spring Training is for golf, not for conditioning.

By cp

March 2, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

This wont e the last time MR. FRAIL tweks something, he’s an athletic trainers nightmare. This is ridiculous. Will the real all stars stand up please!

By cp

March 2, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

This wont be the last time MR. FRAIL tweks something, he’s an athletic trainers nightmare. This is ridiculous. Will the real all stars stand up please!

By cp

March 2, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

This wont be the last time MR. FRAIL tweaks something, he’s an athletic trainers nightmare. This is ridiculous. Will the real all stars stand up please!

By TI

March 2, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

Chill out, guys.

It’s Spring Training.

By Dawgs2008

March 2, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

What’s new? Same old, Same old. What a WUSSY!

It is only a matter of time before Glavine has a blister on his little finger and misses 3 games.

Bunch of Pansies!!!!.

By Joe Bland

March 2, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

It’s long past time Chipper gave up the dip. That crap can give you cancer.

By DENNIS

March 2, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

His injuries start earlier every year. He needs to be careful. His next injury will be splinters in hia a** from sitting on the bench.

By Francis

March 2, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Is it really a Braves season without Chipper pulling a hammy?

By aps

March 2, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

Doesn’t really matter about Chipper staying healthy as to where the Braves end up. He’s got no heart and never has.

By Nig

March 2, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

You guys need to quit ragging on Chipper.

He’s done a lot for this organization and the Braves likely wouldn’t have been so successful over the years without him in the lineup.

He’s a vital part in bringing the East home this season!

By Alex

March 2, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

What’s new? Same story. He’ll miss another 50 games this year due to injury. Chipper is the most injury prone player in baseball. Who else gets hurt taking B.P? He should try stretching. The braves can’t rely on this guy. In the lineup one day, out the next. He’s great when he plays but as soon as we start rolling, he gets injured and we lose all momemtum. Hopefully Tex can pick up his slack this year.

By Alex G

March 2, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

whoever said we let the wrong Jones go is an idiot. We are not a solid team without Chipper and he obviously makes a huge difference in the lineup. I dont understand how anyone can bash him hes done more for this team the last 14 years than anybody else. you are all crumbs if you have lost faith in Chipper. If you remember correctly he took a paycut just to get Hudson so i dont want to hear about how Chipper isnt helping this team

By Marcus

March 2, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

Same OLD Chipper. The Braves got rid of the wrong Jones. Chipper will be on the disabled list most of the season.

By Marcus

March 2, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Same OLD Chipper. He will spend most of the season on the disabled list. The Braves got rid of the wrong Jones.

By Marcus

March 2, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Same OLD Chipper. He will spend most of the season on the disabled list. The Braves got rid of the wrong Jones.

By Coach (Lets Go Braves in 2008)

March 2, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Hoss has bad wheels , period. It’s not his fault and the Braves don’t appear to have an everyday backup plan should he go on the D.L. during the season.

They had Willy Aybar and before him Wilson Betemit.

Omar Infante and Martin Prado are capable utility guys but not everyday players.

Shifting Escobar over to 3B and installing Lillibridge at SS appears to be the best option if Chipper goes on the D.L.

By majstc1

March 2, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Who Cares, the Braves suck anyway!!! GO SOX!!!

By loves real baseball

March 2, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

Alex G. we still have lots of faith in Chipper. I completely believe Chipper will miss 30-50 games this year. As soon as he gets a hang nail or has a bad hair day he’ll sit another week. If that guy’s not completely 100% he ain’t going to be in the line up. All you needed to know about Chipper and his “injuries” was when Smoltz called him out last year for sitting so much. Suddenly he was in the line up the next day. One thing Chipper will never do is pull a hammy RUNNING OUT a ground ball. The guy’s a bum and the only reason the Braves still have him is b/c nobody else would take him at that price with his “injury” history and age.

By Pokey

March 2, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

CHipper hurt yet again = sun sets in the west every evening.

By Rip

March 2, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

That’s nothing new with Chipper, its time to let him fade into the sunset .

By Rip

March 2, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

If hoss plays 120 games i will be shocked .

By Paul

March 2, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Yes it is a worry. The last several years this has happened. All of a sudden the guy you are relying on is gone.

Time to look for some youth at third.

By lea

March 2, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Someone add up how many days chipper has spent on the DL. HE is always “hurt”. What a waste of money !!!!!!

By Paul

March 2, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Yes it is a worry. The last several years this has happened. All of a sudden the guy you are relying on is gone.

Time to look for some youth at third.

By lea

March 2, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

Someone add up how many days chipper has spent on the DL. HE is always “hurt”. What a waste of money !!!!!!

By Big Baller

March 2, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

I have never seen a player of this caliber with a poorer work ethic. Who knows when he is actually hurt? It would be nice to have one player with Andruw’s work ethic and willingness to play through pain, but with Chipper’s plate discipline and Andruw’s power. Personally I would have resigned Andruw and batted him eighth.I fully anticipate some Cy Young Awards in L.A in near future.If you think he did not play a huge part in all those won in last decade you just ain’t paying attention.

By Gutrake

March 2, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

I was just passing over the ajc.com storylines and there it is—another preventable injury to a guy that’s being paid to perform and stay in shape. Chipper apparently doesn’t take his obligations very seriously. It’s obvious. It also reminded me of why I don’t watch baseball anymore. Believe it or not, there was a time when these guys weren’t coddled and they played with their spleen hanging out. They appreciated the chance to play a game for money. Not any longer. Makes me sick to think people want to call this game our ‘national pastime’.

By somelimes

March 2, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

This blog is pathetic because people like GodHates Trash, Marcus and Alex. You guys sounds ridiculous and honestly stupid. Try using logic because when you say Chipper needs to try stretching that is just a stupid thing to say. They got rid of the wrong Jones are you kidding me? Yah let’s get rid of the face of the franchise, one of the best switch hitters ever and one of the best hitters in the game right now for a some rally killer who doesn’t take advice from coaches and live up to his enormous potential cuz hes more concerned about pulling a home run every pitch. You guys are pathetic and know nothing about baseball so stop trying and honestly please stop being a braves fan, it’s embarrassing.

By BravesFan-08

March 2, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Chipper needs to be in the lineup for Braves to win. Show me some photos of Chipper stretching and I will not feel worried. Easiest way to prevent hamstring injuries? STRETCH AND STRETCH AND STRETCH. I am surprised Chipper has not introduced new flexibility (yoga, pilates, etc.) into his off season routine. This stinks for Braves.

By Gutrake

March 2, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

Somelines, you sound like a jock-sniffer. Maybe you should volunteer to stretch his hamstring for him.

By somelimes

March 2, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Stay away Gutrake I’m trying to restore logic to this blog, you’re only making yourself sound dumb.

By FLEE HOUND

March 2, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Chipper Jones used to be pretty good when he first came to the braves but now stays hurt all the time.and seems to be lazy.He allready has all the money he needs he just needs to retire. The braves don’t have enough talent to hang with the mets or phillies get over it people.

By Les

March 2, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

First of all any adult with the name Chipper must call to question his maturity and self-respect. It has been obvious with his use of dip and his beer consumption he hasn’t the self-respect to take care of himself, nor a clue as to how to achieve optimum health or maintain it. Additionally, injuries like this tend to be more common in the poorly trained athlete than the well-trained athlete. As he ages these types of injuries will become more commonplace and take longer to recover from than they have been in his previous years. It is time for the Braves to cut their losses with this one.

By Gutrake

March 2, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

By the way, somelimes, if you also have a pretty mouth then maybe you can bribe him into giving a little more effort while you’re stretching his hamstring. And you call other people stupid? I actually feel more stupid from just reading your blog effort. I don’t know why I bother sometimes. Maybe because you set yourself up so nicely and I just can’t resist.

By Gutrake

March 2, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Sport, you wouldn’t know logic if it pulled your hamstring. Look, I won’t hurt you. I’ll just embarrass you, ok? What kind of name is ‘somelimes’ anyway? A famous spelling bee champ or something?

By mjackson

March 2, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Wrong Jones is wearing dodger blue. this bum is anchor to the braves. i just wish AJ was wearing a NYM or a NAT hat so he could bleed these guys more than LAD does.

By Stinky McStink

March 2, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

YES!! I just won a bet with a friend. I bet Chipper would get hurt first, my friend bet Hampton. Such a sucer!

By Stinky McStink

March 2, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

YES!! I just won a bet with a friend. I bet Chipper would get hurt first, my friend bet Hampton. Such a sucker!

By Gutrake

March 2, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Somelimes, my apologies. I looked your moniker up and it says ‘somelimes’ can be used as is when quoting sentences concerning fruits(wow, talk about coincidence). It also says that you can use it in a sentence, such as, “Jock straps can hold some oranges or it can hold somelimes.” So, again, my deepest apologies.

By Snoopy

March 2, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

Who gives a flying crap. You people need to get a life. Chipper wouldn’t spit on you if your Butt was on fire and you act like all those players are your best friends. Get a life.

By somelimes

March 2, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

“Sport, you wouldn’t know logic if it pulled your hamstring.” I don’t even need to say anything about that, the stupidity speaks for itself. It’s kinda sad how this blog has turned into making fun of people’s names but then again it’s even more sad that this blog was even created and a minor hamstring tweak on March 1st is such a big story. Look it’s obvious you guys dont watch baseball close enough by your comments and you’re probably on here to hate on him cuz of your own insecurities. The FACT is he is an incredible ball player STILL and has had a couple freak injuries that were unavoidable. He has resturctured his salary before for less money so it can be spent making the TEAM better. When was the last time youve heard an athlete do that? What’s sad is how society today wants to concentrate more on hating on someones freak injuries and a tweak on March 1st rather than the postives hes done in an era full of selfish money hungry athletes.

By somelimes

March 2, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

You don’t even make sense Gutrake. Please stop you’re only embarrassing yourself and I actually feel bad for you now.

By Gutrake

March 2, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

You know, somelimes, you’re right. I think I’ll stay home from work tomorrow and show my solidarity with poor Chipper and his freak—yet recurring—injury. And, buddy, I am really sorry that I hurt your feelings. You seem like a nice kid on the wrong planet, or you may have sports posters all over your basement bedroom wall, not sure which… Anyway, it’s been therapeutic to poke fun at your sycophantic wallowing over a hapless sports hero in decline. Remember, somelimes are more sour than others.

By Sri

March 2, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

With all due respect to Chipper, the past few years that I have been in this city, he always seems to have some injury or other. I’m just wondering if the franchise needs to spend millions of $$$ on an unfit Chipper, esp since this injury thing is not exactly a one-off event. Maybe he is past his prime and we could pay all that salary to someone younger, fitter and hungrier?!

By Gutrake slurps somelimes

March 2, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Wow what interesting conversation on this blog. Two morons without a brain cell between them making feeble attempts to insult one another, completely ignoring the fact that NEITHER has a sense of humor. Pitiful. In other news from the Orlando Hooters, Chipper pulled his glute muscle when he busted his nut prematurely while rewarding the employee of the month in the stock room. More at 11…

By Hey Somelimes

March 2, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

stop being a loser and relax.

By somelimes

March 2, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

You couldn’t be anymore wrong about me. But I’d expected false assumptions about someone you don’t know from an illogical person like yourself. You’ve done it all blog. And using more big words doesn’t make you sound smarter. Now hopefully we have killed this blog because like Bill Parcells jsut said, “This latest report is just another example of journalistic irresponsibility.” Turning a minor injury into a huge deal that draws a bunch of negativety. Why couldn’t a more positive blog have been started like “Happy About Hampton’s First Outing?” Of course im sure that would bring out all the haters too

By Geo

March 2, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

He’s out at least 1/2 the season with something wrong. The guy don’t want to play. Remember last year when Smoltz called him out?

By Gutrake

March 2, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

“Gutrake slurps somelimes”. Isn’t that Hooters’ stuff old news? That’s been stand-up material for years, hasn’t it? If your specialty is detecting brain cells and identifying morons, maybe you should engage in some self-analysis before you attempt narrative efforts requiring more than a kindergarten diploma. I was minding my own business having fun with somelimes and, somehow, you figure we need to hear your input? I was enjoying our father and son conversation when—all of a sudden—you give an unsolicited opinion including adolescent newscast humor? Am I supposed to take you seriously?

By Jim

March 2, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

Here we go again with Chipper. If I were out of work as much as he has been the last few seasons, I’d have been fired long ago. It is time for him to hang up the cleats. Play till he’s 40?!?! Right!

By Tim

March 2, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

I want a Pete and Skip Bobblehead Night!!

By Tim

March 2, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

I want a Pete and Skip Bobblehead Night!!

By Tim

March 2, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

I want a Pete and Skip Bobblehead Night!!

By Da Mick

March 2, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

It is what it is — that’s part of the deal with C Jones and has been for some time. He can be a force when he’s on, and there aren’t too many of those out there, so we gotta take what comes.

BUT, Chipper’s history of injury was a legitimate reason why we shouldn’t have let Renteria go — we needed our new shortstop to be there as an everyday backup at third. As it is now, we can’t come close to plugging that hole in the lineup when Chipper’s out. That is just part of our deal, and we made believe we didn’t have to worry about it.

By Da Mick

March 2, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

Tim, you knew that Pete & Skip were two individuals right? And they’re not siamese twins, or a two-headed broadcaster. Give the gents some individuality. They each go home by themselves.

Tim is a bobblehead — he should have his own night too.

By Matt Mehan

March 2, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

HE IS MADE OUT OF GLASS!!!

By Mark

March 2, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this

Here we go again Chipper! Just Retire.

By johnny

March 2, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

braves will go as far as hoss carries us.

By johnny

March 2, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this

you’d think sox and mets fan would go on a site far their team,oh that’s right patriots and yankees take up all the headlines up north in their papers

By mark

March 3, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

People Chipper will be fine its early spring training , he doesnt need to play in spring training games anyway to get ready for the season,and besides if he was out for year Braves have plenty of Bats and Prado is very good defensely. But I think Chipper will play 130-140 games this season hit 25-30 homers drive in 100 runs and hit .310

By KneeJerk

March 3, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

two things you can count on: Chipper tweaking something and Bulldog arrests in the offseason

By monty

March 3, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

Tex may hit homeruns than Chipper,may drive in more runs than Chipper,but who do you want batting against the Mets bottom of the ninth and two outs, winning run on 2nd for the division title? Larry Wayne Jones, thats who!

By jdub

March 4, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

the braves would move tex to third and put thorman on first.The only reason they are keeping thorman is for chipper insurance.Plus tex is not a bad third baseman.

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