According to Ken Rosenthal, Adam Jones is looking for a 5 year deal. Apparently Ken was able to say that with a straight face, because Adam Jones simply isn’t the kind of player who deserves a five year deal. Yes, he hits for power compared to other center fielders, but is it a wise investment for the Baltimore Orioles to give Jones the extension he’s looking for? Let’s take a look.
As center field is considered an up the middle position, the priority should be placed on defence. Jones is typically considered a below average defender, ranking between -4.3 and -8.7 over the past three seasons according to UZR. He has a fairly strong arm, but his lack of range is very costly in the outfield. While it’s possible he could show improvement in the future, he’s been playing center field for four seasons now, and it’s unlikely that he’ll become an asset defensively going forward.
In order to make up for his poor glove, Jones needs to be an above ave...
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