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Chipper Signs $40M Extension
The extension also includes an option for the 2013 season. The team will officially announce the extension on Tuesday, and the pact will allow Jones to play in Atlanta through his 41st birthday. "I lump myself into the category of being the John Smoltz-type of athlete," Jones said in January. "When I'm done playing, I'm not going to bulk up to 250 pounds. I work out and do stuff to keep myself in shape year-round. I think I'm going to be as productive at 40 as I am now. You're not going to be as spry in the legs as you were when you were 25, but you can still be productive." Atlanta Braves Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Tigers Land Josh Anderson From Braves
"He is a legitimate burner," Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski said. Last season, Anderson stole a total of 52 bases between the minor leagues and Atlanta. Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Lowe Is 'Honored' To Open Season For Braves
"It really is a great honor to be able to pitch that game," Lowe said Sunday. Lowe, who signed a four-year, $60 million free-agent contract in January, will start the April 5 opener at Philadelphia. Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta Braves Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Braves Mar 2009 Archive
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The Braves and third baseman Chipper Jones have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension worth more than $40 million.
The Tigers filled their outfield vacancy on Monday by acquiring Josh Anderson from the Braves in return for minor league pitcher Rudy Darrow.
Derek Lowe says that he is "honored" to have been named the Opening Day starter by Braves manager Bobby Cox.