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Chipper Jones' reaction to Braves' trade

2011: Chipper Jones congratulates closer Craig Krimbel after a 1 to 0 win. Kimbrel got his save number 39 of the season.
2011: Chipper Jones congratulates closer Craig Krimbel after a 1 to 0 win. Kimbrel got his save number 39 of the season.
April 6, 2015

The franchise legend took to Twitter to address Braves Country on the Opening Day eve trade that sent Craig Kimbrel, who's arguably the next Mariano Rivera, and expensive outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. to the San Diego Padres.

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