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Chipper Jones is pure class after Braves latest changes, which opens a door

Is a Chipper Jones return in the cards?

By Zachary Rotman | 10:59 AM EDT

 

Jul 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (10) talks to designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) after throwing out the first pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Jul 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (10) talks to designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) after throwing out the first pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Immediately after the Atlanta Braves were swept out of the postseason by the San Diego Padres, it was reported that despite the loss, the team was going to bring their entire coaching staff back. Just days later, Atlanta’s plans changed, as they made several firings including letting go of longtime hitting coach Kevin Seitzer.

 

The Seitzer firing is one that came with mixed reactions from Braves fans. On one hand, their offense has disappeared in each of the last three postseasons, playing an integral role in the team getting bounced early. On the flip side, though, Seitzer can’t be blamed for their offensive regression this season, right? How could anyone succeed with all of the injuries that Atlanta had to deal with?

Having worked with Alex Anthopoulos, they want slug and they want guys who get on base at a high clip. They don’t promote enough, I think, the getting on base part. In order to score runs, you’ve gotta get those guys on base.”

 

Based on these remarks, it felt as if Jones was directly attacking the work of Seitzer and his staff, saying that they’re prioritizing slug over getting on base. That, however, could not be further from the truth considering what Jones had to say on Twitter after the firings.