Braves 3B Chipper Jones, one of the greatest switch-hitters of all time, announces that he will retire after this season. Jones, who will turn 40 next month, hopes to remain with the Braves – the only team he has played for – in some capacity after hanging up his spikes.

On March 22, 2012 — Braves 3B Chipper Jones, one of the greatest switch-hitters of all time, announces that he will retire after this season. Jones, who will turn 40 next month, hopes to remain with the Braves – the only team he has played for – in some capacity after hanging up his spikes.

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