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Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones Calls Out Teammate Jason Heyward |
The Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones is losing patience with teammate Jason Heyward. WJBF News Channel 6 Sports Director Chris Kane has more. Atlanta, GA – The Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones is losing patience with teammate Jason Heyward. The Braves outfielder has been out of action for 4 weeks with a sore right shoulder and he recently made a comment to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he won’t return until he’s completely healthy. That comment did not sit well with Chipper Jones, who said that a bunch of Hewyard’s teammates are “out there playing with discomfort and not healthy, and still going at it.” Leave any suggestions in the comment box. Posted in braves-news | Comments Off
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Atlanta Braves : From puppy to big dog, Brian McCann becomes a team leader |
Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press Atlanta catcher Brian McCann is a five-time All-Star and a four-time winner of the Silver Slugger award. 
In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann listens to a teammate during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
FILE – In this April 5, 2010 file photo, Atlanta Braves executive and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron tosses a baseball prior to the start of the team’s opening day baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field in Atlanta. Aaron predicts that hitters will bounce back this season following the year of the pitcher. The Hall of Famer also tells the AP he thinks that barring injuries, there’s a good chance of a Red Sox-Giants World Series. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks, File) 
In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, left, tosses the ball during a rundown drill during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Members of the Atlanta Braves baseball team stretch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla tosses the ball to shortstop Alex Gonzalez (2) during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross stretches during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel throws during spring training baseball, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, right, watches as players prepare to stretch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado, left, and Chipper Jones, right, wait to bat during training baseball baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, center, leads a team meeting in the outfield before a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) 
Jonathan Schuerholz, center, reacts after being tagged by infielder Brooks Conrad, left, as he runs to Martin Prado, right, during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves pitcher Jonny Venters, left, throws to first base while doing pickoff drills as Arodys Vizcaino watches during a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) 
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson goes through a drill during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jonny Venters goes through a drill during spring training baseball, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (10) makes his way to the next photographer during picture day before a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, right, watches as players prepare to stretch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones fields a ground ball during training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones prepares to hit during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves’ Kris Medlen (54) takes a video of teammate Peter Moylan, right, during picture day before a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado, right, signs an autograph for Tripp Church, 11, second from left, of Ringgold, Ga., after arriving for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) 
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez watches batting practice during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. Gonzalez is the the Braves new manager, replacing Bobby Cox who retired last year. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves pitcher Peter Moylan, right, arrives for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) 
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez arrives for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) 
Atlanta Braves players, including Jason Heyward (22), make their way onto the field for a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward takes batting practice during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, right, leads teammates as catcher David Ross, left, points, loosening up during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves infielder Brooks Conrad, left, reaches to tag Jonathan Schureholz, right, during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones has a laugh during a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) 
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones points toward home plate during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones, front, David Ross, center, and Jason Heyward jog during a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) 
Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones arrives for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) 
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez walks onto the field during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. Gonzalez is the Braves new manager, replacing Bobby Cox who retired last year. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)wbb 
In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Atlanta Braves’ Brian McCann watches a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves center fielder Jordan Schafer tries to catch a fly ball at the wall during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones throws during training baseball baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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2011 Atlanta Braves Spring Training: Chipper Jones Fields Grounders For First Time Since Surgery |
Chipper Jones is back to business, even if it is a small step forward. He tested his knee by fielding grounders and taking swings on the field, both for the first time since the surgery.
This is just a reminder that Braves fans should not expect a miracle from Jones this season. He is a soon-to-be 39-year-old coming off knee surgery, and he wasn’t in that great of health prior to the injury. You will read plenty of stories of Chipper’s progress and expectations of returning to 100 percent, but just remember his age and health history before you start predicting a return of the old Chipper, production wise. Not to say the current Chipper is washed up. The guy tied for first in all of baseball in BB% at 16% in 381 plate appearances in 2010, and he maintained a .381 OBP. His power has steadily dropped, but he still provides the Braves an on-base machine, and at his age that’s all you can ask. A side note: Chipper and Martin Prado are allowed to participate in the first workouts because they were injured at the end of the season. The rest of the position players are to report Feb. 18, and the first full-team workout is Feb. 19. A few tidbits from David O’Brien of the AJC: - Jair Jurrjens has lost 12-14 pounds from last season, weighing in at 198 now. He’s hoping to stay in better shape while gaining strength in an attempt to prevent the same injuries that riddled his 2010 season. - Prado wasn’t too thrilled by the move to left field, but he took it in stride and he’s working hard at it. Prado is a great guy to have on the team, both on the field and in the clubhouse. When you talk about a team player, this is it. - Fredi Gonzalez was up and going at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday in preparation for the first day of workouts. He arrived at the park at 5:00, and Bobby Cox was right behind at 6:00. The main difference between Cox’s routine and Fredi’s so far is the workouts. The players are more spread out on different fields to get more repetitions instead of focusing everything on the main field. - Chipper taking grounders. That’s all the news for today. Posted in braves-news | Comments Off
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Chipper Jones excited about progress |
Posted By –  Michael King
Last Updated On: Â 1/31/2011 11:28:19 AM ATLANTA — Monday morning in the Braves clubhouse Chipper Jones says treatment to his surgically repaired knee has been very encouraging. He will report to spring training with pitchers and catchers. That’s all the news for today. Posted in braves-news | Comments Off
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Atlanta Braves: Who’s Staying and Who’s Going This Offseason |
2010 was a moderate success for the Atlanta Braves. Not a lot else going on in the MLB world today. Posted in braves-news | Comments Off
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Chipper expects to be ready for Spring Training |
When Spring Training rolls around next year, Chipper Jones is confident that he will have completed all the necessary rehab necessary to return from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered in his left knee. Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news. Posted in braves-news | Comments Off
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