Chipper says he could retire after 2010
February 27, 2010
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)—Chipper Jones(notes) knows some observers scoffed at his talklast year of possible retirement after this season.
Count Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox among those who don’t believe Joneswill walk away from two years and $28 million on his contract, which runsthrough 2012.
Jones’ frustration and talk of retirement came after seeing his battingaverage drop 100 points last year. He led the National League with his .364average in 2008 but fell to .264 last season with 31 fewer hits in almost 50more at-bats.
He said last year he won’t keep playing if he doesn’t return to form thisseason. He’s sticking with that stance this spring.
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