Braves' Jones could be done for season

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08/12/2010 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones reportedly has a torn ACL in his left knee.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution quoted Jones' agent as saying an MRI exam revealed the severity of the injury. The paper also said Jones might seek a second opinion.

Jones was hurt in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game against Houston while making a spectacular defensive play. Hunter Pence hit a chopper down the line that was fielded by Jones, whose momentum carried him into foul territory. He threw across his body and appeared to land awkwardly on his left leg.

After remaining on the ground for a few moments, he limped off the field and was initially diagnosed with a sprain.

If surgery is necessary, it could also be a career-ending injury for Jones, who tore the same ACL in 1994. The 38-year-old veteran has hinted at retirement, as reports earlier this year indicated that the six-time All-Star spoke with Braves brass about calling it quits following the 2010 campaign.

Jones is batting just .265 with 10 homers and 46 runs batted in over 95 games this season. He has battled numerous injuries throughout his career, which includes a .306 batting average, 436 home runs, 1,491 RBI, a 1999 NL MVP award and a batting title in 2008.

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Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson

JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.

Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.

MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .

''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''

Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.

He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.

''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''

Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.

Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.

With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.

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