The guy has won 10 straight gold gloves and has been a dominant hitter in the big leagues since he started his career back in 1996. He had huge power numbers for the Braves and was projected to be a 500 homerun guy. He left the Braves for the bright lights of L.A. expected to put up big numbers. His huge salary may have put too much pressure on him and to say Andruw Jones was a flop in Dodgertown would be an understatement.
In 12 seasons with the Braves Jones hit 368 HR's. In 2005 he hit 51 and in 2006 he hit another 41, he had a slight drop to 26 in 2007 and batted just .222 before heading west. Then came the disaster of 08'. Andruw hit just .158 with 3 Hr and 14 RBI in 75 games. Many said he was done. He could never be a productive big leaguer again.
Two night ago he and his new squad the Texas Rangers took on arch rival anaheim Angels and Andruw matched his homerun total for 2008 with 3 HR in just one game. He took his season HR total to 14 and his RBI total to 34. His batting average is amediocre .245 but things are looking up. Andruw Jones has not hit 385 HR's and maybe he can still hit the mark of 500 in his career since he is just 32.
I will be rooting for Andruw. I am a big fan of the underdog. I respect his tenacity to keep going when others doubted him and booed him. I am glad that the Rangers were willing to give Andruw a chance. Wouldn't it be ironic to see a Texas vs. Doders World Series this year? I doubt it will happen but if it does, I will be cheering on Andruw, Josh Hamilton(another guy that didn't quit)and his teammates. Just imagine a game seven, the game is tied in the ninth, the bases loaded and two outs, Jones at the plate and he hits a deep flyball... I don't know if it could happen but it is ok to dream.
Way to go Andruw, I hope you hit another 15 this year to reach 400!!!
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