Comments on: Keeping Chipper In Atlanta

By: F-Man

F-Man — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:21:56 +0000

Chipper is the face of the Braves. I think it's unfortunate that now his value is being judged by his age and games played in a season. There is no way that you can let go of this guy. I wasn't too broken hearted over Smoltz, but if Chipper leaves, that would be devastating.

By: JimK

JimK — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:48:00 +0000

Yes, extend him three years (through age 40). Given our measly development of 3Bs, I'd also suggest a 4th year with deal like Varitek's. That's a team option at a higher number, a player option at a lower figure, and games played based incentives to cover the difference.

By: Colin Ake

Colin Ake — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:02:15 +0000

I entirely disagree with that assessment of Chipper, Dale. Chipper has repeatedly come out and gotten in touch with the fans recently – he's reaching out, he cares about the Braves, the fans, and his teammates. I don't think that Chipper is an uncaring, selfish person.

It's my opinion – but he does care about the game, he does play his heart out, and he does a pretty darn good job at it. I'd keep Chipper on the team as long as he wants to stay around and can produce.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:58:52 +0000

Dude i got just two things to say about what you think about Chipper 1. you are damn stupid! 2. you dont know chipper like a true braves fan does so shut your mouth. everyone knows chipper is coming to the tail end of his career and nagging injuries come with that. when he is out there , their isnt many better with the stick so we need him !!!

By: Dale

Dale — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:07:22 +0000

Chipper is a thorn in the Braves side, he is a great ball player but has a bad attitude and is the biggest whiner on the team..How often you see him out there shaking hands after a win??? Why because he is in his truck high tailing it up 85/75 heading home. He is all about Chipper! Guys like Smoltz and Hudson are on the DL but still out there till the end and congratulating there teammates after a win! Not Larry Wayne Jones…he is on his way home, he already put in his hours..Notice how he always goes on the DL when the Braves go on the skids?? Because he doesnt want to be part of a loosing team and away from the blame…..Let him go and get a ballplayer with HEART !! Someone who wants to play and isn't crying about being hurt half the time…

By: Darion

Darion — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:12:17 +0000

The Braves should sign Chipper to a 3 year deal worth 6-10 million with an option. A guaranteed 18-20MM with bonuses that could bring it up around 4MM sounds right to me. We just need to make sure he is in a Braves Uni until he retires. I think we will hear about an extension soon. http://darion.mlblogs.com/

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:09:44 +0000

I would be very, very, very pissed and I don't even like chipper that much as a Braves fan, but he does a great job and I would love to have him back for the remainder of his career. I think it would be sweet of him to take a pay cut to help supply the braves with some money to sign somebody big but Im pretty sure that would never happen ever.

Go Braves!!

By: keith

keith — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:39:52 +0000

Chipper can still hit with the best of them. Sign him to three years and be done with it. Even if the guy only 3/4's of the season, he still one of the most productive 3rd baseman in the majors.

By: dave

dave — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:05:07 +0000

I believe when Chipper leaves this game it will be with integrity, and I pray when he does leave he will have been a Brave his entire career. He deserves this honor. Mr. Wren we do not want a repeat of what happened with John Smoltz. I agree with what you folks have said it is a shame John was not paid to stay in Atlanta. I think he will show the people in Boston what a quality pitcher, and quality person he is. DO not let this happen with Chipper he is quality too. God bless

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:23:26 +0000

I already cried when Smoltz left. If Chipper leaves I don't know what I'd do. Chipper is going to make 11 mil this year. I don't see why Frank Wren can't give Chipper a 3 year extenstion worth 10 or 11 million a year. I'm sure Chipper would take it in a heart beat.

By: Colin Ake

Colin Ake — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:12:17 +0000

We have got to extend Chipper's contract… I can't take Smoltzie and Chipper leaving back-to-back. I'd cry.

By: dave

dave — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:55:20 +0000

There is only one answer and one answer only GET IT DONE! WE have let one legend get away we cannot afford to let this happen. The man wants to stay so do what you have to do, loyalty is a rare thing in sports this day and time. I have always admired chipper as a player, and now I admire him even more for showing the type person he is, by wanting to remain a Brave his entire career. It is not like he is a has been it will be money well spent. In sports terms I believe it will be a bargain. Whatever the cost is, because Chipper has always been fair this kind of loyalty is rare. God bless

By: Larry

Larry — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:09:55 +0000

Chipper is my all time favorite Brave. I really hope this extension gets done. I think with a three year extension he will still be productive at the end of it. At age 36 and 37 he has competed for and won batting titles. Without Prado having a definitive role on the team, I think he could be used to give Chipper a day off now and again keeping him fresh. I still look for chipper to be very competitive in Major league baseball for the next few years. I hope this gets done soon.