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Got into an argument with my Braves friends about Chipper and where he ranks all time for 3B. Where would Cubs/White Sox fans rank him?
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Once Santo got in, the flood gates are open for decent third basemen.
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Santo had a career 70.9 fWAR which is about par for HOF third basemen. He wasn't even a "bad" HOFer. His admission didn't lower the bar at all.
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Well, speaking of something that did not exist when Santo played, were also great third basemen. I believe the best around that time was Brooks Robinson. I dont think anyone can stay off google and name 5 others. So if you are considering who his replacement would have been at that time, I can assume you can get to 70.
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I would rank Chipper Jones with Wade Boggs at around 4-5.
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As a Braves fan, I would not put him better than 5. Seems legit
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If his defense was better, he might have been able to crack top 3 but Chipper was not a defensive strength out there. He wasn't bad, he just wasn't great.
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Which is why the hall of fame is a question mark with so many. Yes, switch hitting, solid citizen, career with Atlanta, all make a nice career, but just ok fielders are getting in with ease now.
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Clutch post.