Chipper Jones hall of famer?

will2survive · 05-26-10, 06:43 AM

he named his kid Shea.......for Shea stadium---very cool

DBell · 05-26-10, 06:57 AM

No. Just a really good player.

will2survive · 05-26-10, 07:40 AM

no offense but to me,he's a definite hall of famer

Terrapin Station · 05-26-10, 08:11 AM

I don't think he'll be a first ballot HOF'er, but I think he'll eventually get in. For a decent sized chunk of time, he was one of the best players in the game.

will2survive · 05-26-10, 08:16 AM

I agree Terrapin--plus he made the team a great team

Carson05 · 05-26-10, 08:22 AM

over 400 HR's
batting title
world series
.300 hitter
NL MVP

Terrapin Station · 05-26-10, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by Carson05

over 400 HR's
batting title
world series
.300 hitter
NL MVP

Great credentials. Plus, he's played his whole career for Atlanta, which I do think helps to add something special to his career.

Carson05 · 05-26-10, 08:30 AM

yeah he's the last of the breed in that respect.

and how about this:

bobby cox drafted chipper as the braves GM in 1990, then managed him for his whole career. chipper has a no name agent and has taken pay cuts to help the braves payroll

Grind-It-Out · 05-26-10, 08:37 AM

He's a great player. He's a class act (at least on the field). He's basically been the leader of the team for the past 10+ years.

He's been my favorite player since his first big league swing. The last two years have been rough, but that's part of life.

If he doesn't get in by his 2nd ballot I'd be shocked.

itchypickle · 05-26-10, 08:55 AM

Absolutely he's in!!

chaseman · 05-26-10, 09:19 AM

I vote an overwhelming YES

CLASSIC ROCK · 05-26-10, 09:23 AM

chipper may be the wimpiest player ever. when you make that kind of money you have to play through MINOR injuries!

MexicanStallion · 05-26-10, 09:26 AM

Chipper Jones would have to be a hall of famer in my opinion. Probably not the first time, but I would say yes. See how he finishes up his career.

lyon804 · 05-26-10, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by MexicanStallion

Chipper Jones would have to be a hall of famer in my opinion. Probably not the first time, but I would say yes. See how he finishes up his career.

I definitely agree. I watched Chipper his entire career and I think he is deserving especially since his numbers were produced as a swith hitter and he is in the top 2 or 3 switchhitters statistically to ever play......ALL that being said....Chipper Jones is not a first ballot guy for me. He needs to sweat it out for a few years maybe get in on the 7th or 8th time around. He is more imo in the hall of the very damn good instead of the hall of fame. He is kinda in between for me.

DIRTYDIRTY · 05-26-10, 10:38 AM

chipper HOF no doubt we love u chip ATL SON

he aint done yet my friends!!!!!!!

lyon804 · 05-26-10, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by DIRTYDIRTY

chipper HOF no doubt we love u chip ATL SON

he aint done yet my friends!!!!!!!

Yea, we love him for sure but he is done. He is only hitting around .230 dating back to last summer. That is not a slump. That is just who he is now. A 38 yr old washed up has been that is the worst fielding 3rd baseman in the big leagues now. Chipper needs to retire along side Bobby when the season's over. They came in together and it's only fitting they leave together. Honestly, the Braves are better without him now. Chipper was one of my all time favorites but it's time to face fact.. He is usefullness is over and at 14 Million a year over the next 3 yrs is sinful. Him and Derek Lowes contract are killing Atlanta. 30 MIL a year going to 2 average big leagers at best.

rgbraves · 05-26-10, 10:58 AM

One of only 2 switch hitters in history with 400 home runs. Himself and Eddie Murray. I say he is in.

Gator Killer · 05-26-10, 11:08 AM

He was the back bone of one of the great baseball dynasty's( ok maybe not a dynasty with one WS) and he's one of the best switch hitters of all time. HOF on the first ballot.

rydaphotoguy · 05-26-10, 11:19 AM

Obviously Yes!

phLLyphan11 · 05-26-10, 11:58 AM

Easily without a doubt. Probably won't get in on the first time, but that is just protocol.

cadillac pete · 05-26-10, 12:14 PM

Not even open to debate I think..Lock

antifoil · 05-26-10, 01:57 PM

probably so

doublej95 · 05-26-10, 02:05 PM

Yeah, it will take a few ballots but he will get in

will2survive · 05-26-10, 11:34 PM

he made a mistake(cheating on his wife)---other than that,he's a great player.If Puckett is in,Chipper's in---he's a better player.I like his game.Shuts up,does the work.A gamer for sure

will2survive · 05-27-10, 03:50 PM

Chippers real name is Larry--I never knew that

Peregrine Stoop · 05-27-10, 03:54 PM

NO on Chipper
good player though

obamaismyuncle · 05-27-10, 03:55 PM

YES Chipper is a HOF'r

Metalhead · 05-27-10, 04:24 PM

Hall of Fame for sure, one of the best switch hitters to ever play.

MB · 05-27-10, 04:37 PM

I'm a braves fan but he'll yeah Chipper is a HoFer. He made the playoffs for years and was the best player. Plus by all accounts he did it clean.

ji03 · 05-27-10, 04:45 PM

he will hopefully get in, but he will need to wait a couple of years as he won't be a 1st ballot HOF'er

jasont · 05-27-10, 04:46 PM

yes, he's done plenty.

jbrent95 · 05-27-10, 04:57 PM

I'd vote Chipper into the HOF.

oldtim · 05-27-10, 04:59 PM

He has played consistent.

Hotdiggity11 · 05-27-10, 05:00 PM

Yes, he will be. One of the best hitters of his era that hasn't been linked to the juice.