Happy Birthday Chipper!

Isn't it ironic that the Jones boys not only shared the same last name but practically the same birthday? Well that's where the similarities have seemingly diverged. While Chipper Jones sits with the highest batting average in the league (.430) Andruw Jones' hitting struggles have continued. While Chipper will most likely be a Brave for life, Andruw was shipped off to the Dodgers (not in a trade but frankly the Braves made it clear they did not want him anymore).

So in honor of Chip's 36th I wrote this little poem. And while it seems like I got a third grader to write this, don't be fooled, the third graded that I paid to write a poem did a better job, but I just lost it on train this morning. Here goes nothing...literally:

Today Chipper you turn 36
You should celebrate with lots of hits

You've been hampered by an injured quad
But at least it's not your foot, back or hands that throb

Tomorrow you'll be back at Shea
A place that you wish the Mets would stay

But before you get all nostalgic remember that you were robbed of that Gold Glove
So don't go showing David Wright any love!

Happy birthday Chipper!
(Photo: AP Photo/John Bazemore)

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate