Chipper, Braves Agree On Contract Extension

Written by Jonathan on March 31, 2009 – 10:12 am

Chipper Jones will now have the opportunity to finish his career as it started, as an Atlanta Brave.  This morning, the Braves announced that they have come to an agreement on a 3-year contract extension for more than $40 million with an option for a fourth year that would take Chipper through 2013.  He will be 41 at that point.

As we expressed earlier in the season, locking up Chipper was an absolute must.  Chipper had also continually expressed that he wouldn’t negotiate a contract during the season, so it’s nice to see the front office get this out of the way.

Chipper has been injured a good bit over the past three seasons, averaging playing in only 124 games, but he has also been productive.  Over those seasons, he has lead the majors batting .342.  Last season, after spending a good bit of the year above the .400 mark, he ended with an impressive .364.  Injured or not, he can still produce.

So rest easy, Braves fans.  We’re not going to lose Chipper too and we can look forward to him finishing out his career here in Atlanta.


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One Response to “Chipper, Braves Agree On Contract Extension”

  1. By dave on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply

    There have been some positive moves made for this year and the future. This is the best move we have made. Congratulations Chipper, the Braves organization, and the Braves fans. There's no guessing where Chipper will play the rest of his career. Way to go guys! GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!

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