Adam Jones, power-hitting Baltimore outfielder, reportedly agreed to a six-year extension with the Orioles.
Adam Jones Agrees To 6-Year Deal With Orioles, According To Report
The deal has been in the works for a while now. The Orioles are in the midst of a resurgent season, and Jones is a major reason why. Baltimore is still hanging on to first place in the AL East while the the center fielder is hitting .310/.353/.594 with 14 home runs this season.
Terms of the deal haven’t yet been disclosed, though Rosenthal reported Friday that deal could be in the $85 million range. Jones was set to hit free agency after the 2013 season. Assuming the new deal absorbs the one year left on his current contract, the 26-year-old should remain in Baltimore through the 2018 season.
Read Article >Adam Jones Deal Reportedly Close To 6 Years, $85 Million
From the Rosenthal/Morosi duo:
The 26-year-old Jones had one more year of arbitration eligibility left, and was scheduled to be a free agent after the 2013 season.
Read Article >Orioles, Adam Jones ‘Close’ To Long-Term Contract
Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones doubles against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Red Sox defeated the Orioles 6-5. Credit: Joy R. Absalon-US PRESSWIRE At the time, Jones was considered a top prospect and the Orioles always hoped he would turn into a power-hitting outfielder who would be a cornerstone of their next contending team.
It’s taken almost five seasons, but Jones appears to have reached that level. Now 26 and entering what should be his prime years, Jones is hitting .311/.357/.601 with 14 home runs and the Orioles are in first place. Jones is making $6,150,000 this year and would be eligible for free agency after the 2013 season, so the Orioles are taking action:
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