The Braves have come to an agreement with Chipper Jones on a three-year extension, virtually guaranteeing he will retire as a Brave.
Jones’ current contract ran until the end of 2009, so it’s great news to see this resolved before the season started. The deal is for three years at more than $40 million, with an option for 2013.
Last season, Jones was named the National League batting champion by hitting .364 in 128 games. He hasn’t played more than 140 games since 2003, but his lowest average over the last three years is .324.
This move will also give the Braves a definite timetable on developing his replacement at third, which seems to be a concern at the present.
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