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VIDEO: Chipper Jones congratulates Braves All-Stars

Former Braves third baseman Chipper Jones reflects on his Hall of Fame career during an interview in the dugout on Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
July 12, 2018

Nine-time MLB All-Star Chipper Jones knows playing in the All-Star Game is an exciting experience.

In a video released Wednesday, Jones congratulated the Braves’ four National League All-Stars and had some advice.

“I’d like to give a big shot out to Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis, (Mike Foltynewicz) and Ozzie Albies on their 2018 election to the All-Star Game,” Jones said in a video posted by Fox Sports. “Guys, you deserve it. Make sure you go up there and enjoy it. It’s an awesome experience.”

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