Chipper Jones set to head for a farewell tour as New York Mets prepare to honour him - MLB News
Chipper Jones is set to play his last series against the New York Mets starting from September 7. The Atlanta Braves' third baseman is going through his last season and therefore the Mets will give him some special treatment when he plays against them. The
fans are making anticipations about the kind of gift that the Mets will give him.
What makes this series fascinating is the fact that the 40-year-old has a tremendous record against New York. Therefore how the very team that has borne the brunt of his slugging mastery will be arranging a farewell for him is worth watching.
The San Diego Padres’ surfboard currently ranks as the best gift given by any team to Jones. In light of this, getting curious about what the Mets will present him is a natural reaction of the fans before the series.
There is another twist to the story which says since the Mets have great memories attached with Jones which are far more eventful than with any other club by him it is no surprise that the arrangements for the farewell have begun in advance.
The fans are conscious of the possibility that the Mets can offer him such a gift which surpasses any other present that he has received so far.
Apart from the gift, the Mets are planning different ways through which they can make Jones feel privileged. French fries will be served in such a manner that the honour showered on Jones will be like a treat for the Braves’ fans that love watching their
player bestowed respect.
While the Mets do the planning prior to the beginning of the series, there is a long history which connects them with Jones. The very Met versus Braves rivalry reached new heights only because Jones played a significant role in the whole era which saw these
two teams fighting and experiencing nail biters.
Jones used to lead the offensive front of the Braves and with his power to hit massive home-runs he was the most threatening presence on the field and on the plate for the Mets’ fans.
Regardless of the honour, Jones will be trying to make sure a whole lot of things do not derail his focus for connecting hits on the plate.
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