Braves Rumors: Red-hot trade target, Aces to acquire, Chipper sells
By Mark Powell
Braves Rumors: Chipper Jones is moving
Yeah, I know, it’s not much compared to actual Braves rumors, but a team legend moving away is something. Chipper sold his mansion just a few days ago for a whopping $11 million. TMZ’s description of the ‘estate’ does it the justice it deserves:
"“The estate was built in 2013 and sits on 37 wooded acres in Canton, only 13 miles northeast of Atlanta … where the Braves star was one of the greatest players of his generation. The gated estate has eight bedrooms, nine baths, a nine-car garage, and entertainment for days including a home theater, game room, dirt bike track, and a 4-stall horse barn. BTW, the stable has a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment inside, as well.”"
Yes, that’s officially more than I could ever afford. Jones live happily in Georgia for years. He still might, for all we know, but a little extra income never hurt anyone.
His plan, at least for now, is to downsize. Chipper lives a more modest life post-playing career. While he does some work with the Braves — and surely has other streams of income — it’s tough to afford that mortgage long-term. When $11 million is staring you in the face, it’s smart to sell.