Well, not exactly. This past weekend, the Atlanta-Journal Constutution reported that Chipper Jones is expected to sign a contract extension with the Atlanta Braves within the next year, which will likely may him a Brave for life.
Chipper Jones is now 35 years of age, and will make a relatively small $11M next season, and has a vesting option for 2009 with the team based on plate appearances. While Jones has battled injuries through the years, he plays at a MVP-caliber level when on the diamond. My thinking was that a shift to the American League as a DH to finish his career would make the most sense, but it appears Chipper is perfectly content staying put in Hot-lanta.
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