Braves restructure Chipper's contract

[General]

Chipper Jones has reportedly agreed to restructure his deal in order to free up money for the Braves.
Jones' agent, B.B. Abbott, said the new contract would reduce his 2006 salary from $17 million to $11 million and turn a pair of $15 million vesting-option years in 2007 and 2008 into guaranteed years at $11 million per season. It also includes a $4 million signing bonus due in January, and adds a vesting option for 2009 worth between $8 million and $11 million. Under the previous deal, his options would have vested with just 450 plate appearances per year. This could save the Braves as much as $15 million over the next three years, giving the team additional money to re-sign Rafael Furcal or pursue Trevor Hoffman.

[ATLien]

so this means he'll be back? damn.

free marte!

[General]

C'mon now, show some respect.

Chipper is the man.

[love_that_reefer]

That is the definition of class and a team player. Good to hear!

[Providence A's]

nothing says classy like adultery