Oct 1
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (shoulder) underwent an MRI Tuesday, Sept. 30, which revealed that he has acute tendonitis in his shoulder. Jones will not require surgery in the offseason.
Oct 1
Jones will not have offseason shoulder surgery. The Braves said Wednesday that the MRI on Jones' right shoulder a day earlier showed acute tendinitis, but the overall structure is normal.
Advice: The Braves' orthopedist has prescribed therapy for the 36-year-old third baseman, followed by a strength program. Jones won the NL batting title with a .364 average. He had 22 home runs and 75 RBIs but played in only 128 games and was limited to pinch-hitting in the final week of the season.
Sep 27
3B Chipper Jones missed his sixth consecutive start with a sore right shoulder; manager Bobby Cox thinks Jones might start Saturday. He did pinch-hit in the ninth inning and drew a walk.
