Chipper gets chance to see Kauffman Stadium

By Dave Skretta

Associated Press

Published: Tuesday, July 10 2012 12:02 a.m. MDT

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Chipper Jones has played in just about every major league ballpark during nearly two decades of service to the Atlanta Braves. The eight-time All-Star even outlasted a handful of them, such as the old Yankee Stadium.

The Braves say an examination with Dr. Gary Lourie on Monday confirmed the injury and Simmons will be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Simmons' hand will be in a cast for four weeks. His status will be updated after the cast is removed.

KANSAS CITY CONNECTIONS: The Royals could have had quite the outfield: Jose Bautista of the Blue Jays, Carlos Beltran of the Cardinals and Melky Cabrera of the Giants have all passed through Kansas City during their playing careers.

All of them are starting in the All-Star game tonight.

National League manager Tony La Russa got his playing start as an 18-year-old with Kansas City in 1963, back when the franchise was the Athletics.

American League manager Ron Washington of the Texas Rangers also has ties to Kansas City. He started off in the Royals' baseball academy, which operated from 1971-75.

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Kyle loves BYU/Jazz

Provo, UT

I've been a huge Braves fan all my life. I was born in 86 and I barely remember the Braves without Chipper. It will be sad next year when he isn't there anymore. Hope he stays healthy and finishes his career strong! Go #10

12:18 a.m. July 10, 2012
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