There is a rumor going around that the Yankees are trying to talk Chipper Jones out of retirement. I have seen one article, but I'm sure there are more. I just cannot imagine this. To say this would be devastating to Braves fans would be an understatement. Chipper is "our guy". To have had a franchise player of that caliber means the world to us. I think it means a great deal to Chipper too. At least that's the impression I got from all of the interviews I saw last season. In one interview he went as far to say that he did not know if he would have been a franchise player if he had been with another team. He loved Atlanta and the area that much. Plus, I got the impression that he was genuinely ready to retire; he wanted to spend more time with his kids, his knees weren't what they used to be, etc., etc. I just do not think he would come out of retirement; especially for a team other than the Braves.
Another thing to factor in is that it would be tacky. I know that is not a real life concern, but it would. Every team the Braves visited last season commemorated Chipper's last year. As did MLB as a whole. It was THE story for the entire season. Not to mention the Braves have already scheduled to retire his number this season. I don't follow the NFL, but even I got tired of the whole Brett Farve situation. I would hate to see Chipper go out like that Of course, I guess when it comes to making millions one could look past being tacky.
Overall, I think it is a non-issue; Chipper wouldn't do that..........would he?
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