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CHIP OFF THE OL' BLOCK
2003-09-23 18:09
I used to hate Chipper Jones when he was a young player for the Braves. I simply didn't like his looks, and I didn't like the fact that his country ass didn't like New York (why the nerve). But then he got too good for me to hate. Plus, I don't root for the Mets, so I didn't really need to hate him anyway. Now, not only do I appreciate him, but I actually root for him as well. This summer, I've been thinking about how steady he's been for the Braves, and yet despite his classical jock handsomeness, and the fact that he plays for America's Team, Jones doesn't receive a lot of national attention. Not as much as A. Jones or Gary Sheff, or Maddux or Smoltzie. I may be wrong about this, but that's the impression I get. Fortunately, Rich Lederer has a pointed analysis of Jones' career accomplishments over at Rich's Weekend Baseball Beat. Just in time to scratch my itch. And yeah, Chipper Jones has been one of the best in the game ever since he started playing.
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