According to an Associated Pres article about the new contract, Jones had this to say:

“Nowadays, so several players play the game for the 1st and 15th (pay days), but I never have. Definitely, I want to be compensated fairly for what I do, but I wasn’t going to hold the organization more than a barrel. And I never wanted to be a player who makes so a lot money that we can’t remain competitive on the field. That was my main concern.”

Jones can receive efficiency bonuses that would make the contract $1.five million a lot more lucrative each year, providing he achieves particular milestones that are mostly based on how numerous games he plays. Not surprisingly, Braves fans and Americans in general are appreciative, not disgusted, by the offering of million dollar bonuses for Chipper Jones’ function.

Not only does Jones offer the franchise with award-winning hitting and fielding, but his career has arguably gotten much better with age. Chipper Jones’ contribution to the selling of Atlanta Braves tickets is tough to estimate, but considering the team won numerous division titles additionally to a World Series title throughout his time in Atlanta, it’s fair to say he’s created a substantial contribution to the desirability of Atlanta Braves tickets. Unlike the notorious CEOs on Wall Street, Jones will not be contractually obligated to receive a bonus even if he, somehow, hits so poorly that the Atlanta Braves go bankrupt and/or receive huge financial bailouts. Not only that, but Chipper Jones is normally beloved within the sports globe, commended for a long career of fantastic play, great sportsmanship and charitable service to the community.

In 14 total seasons using the Atlanta Braves, Chipper Jones has played mostly third base, but occasionally shortstop, designated hitter and outfield as well. He is already considered one of the elite switch-hitters (players who can bat left handed and correct handed, a rare, desirable talent in baseball) in baseball history, alongside legendary slugger Mickey Mantle. Of his 14 seasons in the majors, Chipper has 12 instances been considered as part of the MVP voting, winning the National League MVP in 1999. He won a Silver Slugger in 1999 and 2000. In his rookie season in 1995, Chipper hit 23 residence runs, and although he had his worst batting typical of his career at .265, he nonetheless managed to get second location in the Rookie of the Year competition. More than his career, Jones has a batting average of .310. His highest typical ever came just last season, when he hit .364 to win the NL batting title.

Last year he achieved his highest ever on-base percentage (.470), and he has thrice slugged over .600. He has 408 residence runs, 2,277 hits and 449 doubles. A six-time All Star already, Chipper Jones continues to delight fans who have gone to StubHub to obtain tickets to Braves games.