Cable Guy Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 By Zach Links [October 11, 2010 at 9:11pm CST]Nearly eight weeks after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left knee, third baseman Chipper Jones told Barry M. Bloom of MLB.com that his recovery is going well. While the veteran's knee won't heal in time for him to play in the National League Championship Series or the World Series, Jones sounds confident that he'll make it back at some point in 2011."I don't want the last memory of me to be laying out behind third base. On top of that, I was playing really well and I was swinging the bat really well. I was healthy and I was running the bases good. My frame of mind was really focused. I just want to keep going," said the 38-year-old.Jones has two years remaining on his deal and is guaranteed to make $13MM for each of those seasons. The Braves hold a $7MM club option for 2013 but that option will automatically vest if the veteran plays in 123 games in 2012 or averages 127 games over the next two years. The six-time All-Star played in 143 games in 2009 but appeared in just 95 this past season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threepac Daddy Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 chipper cant you take less money so we can go after a good OF. how does 7 mill sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifetimeFalconFan Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Would be awesome if Chipper would restructure his contract...not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLBrave Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Would be awesome if Chipper would restructure his contract...not holding my breath.He's already done it multiple times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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