SAL1 Rome Emperors

Chipper Jones to Play in Rome Tonight and Tomorrow

July 23, 2011 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones is scheduled to join the Rome Braves tonight to begin a rehabilitation assignment. He is also scheduled to play again Sunday at State Mutual Stadium. Jones had arthroscopic surgery to repair torn meniscus in his right knee July 9th and is hitting .259 with eight homers and 46 RBIs in 77 games this season.

"Chipper is rehabbing his knee and needs to continue to take the right steps to get back to Atlanta," says Rome Braves General Manager Michael Dunn. "We're glad to provide the team and the field for him."

Jones, who came through the Atlanta Braves minor league system, was named Most Outstanding Major League Prospect of the South Atlantic League in 1991 and was inducted into the SAL Hall of Fame in 2007.

Rome takes on the Kannapolis Intimidators tonight to begin a four game series. For ticket information call the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144.

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