Chipper Jones: Closet Carlos Gomez Fan

The Brewers have gotten off to the best start in the majors with a 15-6 record, however that is not the reason they are making headlines. The Brewers are in the news with Gomez being labeled a "thug" for standing up for himself against the smart-mouthed youngster Gerrit Cole. Former Braves great, and arguably the greatest switch hitter of all time Chipper Jones took offense to this negative publicity Tuesday.

Jones is absolutely right when he says people would love Gomez if they just appreciated him for the player he is instead of listening to the media portray him as a hothead or thug. People and the media should focus on the fact that his success as an elite five-tool player has led the Brewers early to the best record in the bigs. Who knew Chipper Jones was such a closet Carlos Gomez fan?