The Atlanta Braves honored Chipper Jones in pregame ceremony on September 28, 2012. (Photo by Kaitlyn Pratt/MyFoxAtlanta)
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) - Former Atlanta manager Bobby Cox and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron participated as the Braves paid tribute to Chipper Jones before Friday night's game against the Mets.
Catcher Brian McCann thanked Jones "for being our leader, our mentor." The players bought the 40-year-old Jones, who is retiring after the season, a pool table.
The team also gave the third baseman and his family a trip to Hawaii and a plaque made from Turner Field bricks. Team president John Schuerholz announced Jones' clubhouse locker will be moved to Jones' home.
Jones' parents and 2 of his sons joined him on stage.
New York's Ruben Tejada then hit the game's first pitch to Jones, who had a wide grin after making the pickup - with a slight bobble - and then throwing out the shortstop.
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The Atlanta Braves have placed left-hander Eric O'Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list with a left elbow strain and called up right-hander Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett.
The Atlanta Braves have placed left-hander Eric O'Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list with a left elbow strain and called up right-hander Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Justin Upton gave Atlanta the lead with a sixth-inning grand slam and the Braves finally unveiled their full-strength lineup, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 on Friday night.
Justin Upton gave Atlanta the lead with a sixth-inning grand slam and the Braves finally unveiled their full-strength lineup, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 on Friday night.
Paul Goldschmidt hit three doubles, Eric Chavez drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Tim Hudson and the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Wednesday.
Paul Goldschmidt hit three doubles, Eric Chavez drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Tim Hudson and the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Wednesday.
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Patrick Corbin allowed three hits in seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks turned an infield double into two runs to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 Tuesday night.
Patrick Corbin allowed three hits in seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks turned an infield double into two runs to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 Tuesday night.
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Justin Upton snapped a 14-game homerless drought and had four hits to help the Atlanta Braves rout the Diamondbacks 10-1 on Monday night in his return to Arizona.
Justin Upton snapped a 14-game homerless drought and had four hits to help the Atlanta Braves rout the Diamondbacks 10-1 on Monday night in his return to Arizona.
The Atlanta Braves honored Chipper Jones in pregame ceremony on September 28, 2012. (Photo by Kaitlyn Pratt/MyFoxAtlanta)
