Baltimore Orioles Rumors: Possible Destinations for Adam Jones

After months of Baltimore Orioles rumors before moving Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Baltimore Orioles are now most likely going to move their other players who are set to become free agents following this season.

In an article by Jon Meoli with the Baltimore Sun, Orioles General Manager, Dan Duquette acknowledged that a rebuild is now underway following the Manny Machado trade.

"“When you finally decide to go in another direction and set sail in another direction, it’s difficult to get to that point where you say, ‘OK, we’re not going to be trying to win today. We’re going to try and put together the best talent that we can to win tomorrow.’ ” Duquette said. “That’s a very tough decision to make. All professional organizations have to make it, but we’ve recognized it. This is the first step in a new direction. We acknowledged it, and traded Manny to start our work in a new direction, to look to the future.”"

As Adam Jones will be a free agent following this season, his departure to a contender should be expected prior to the trade deadline.

Jones has spent 11 seasons with the Orioles.  He has compiled 297 doubles, 27 triples, and 258 home runs during his time in Baltimore.  He has also earned 5 All-Star appearances, 4 Gold Glove awards, and 1 Silver Slugger award.

Jones recently spoke with the Baltimore Sun about the possibility of being traded and being mentioned in Baltimore Orioles Rumors.

"“It doesn’t bother me, man,” Jones said. “I can’t let it bother me. I’m in a different part of my life to where I’m not anticipating a $150 million, $200 million, $300 million offer this offseason. I’m more just, ‘Let me go be a pro, do what I do best,’ and that’s play the game hard and live with the result. All the other stuff, all the projections and this and that, that’s all whatever.  I do know that we’ve seen over the last few years, as you get older, they value you less and less and less. What I’m trying to do is maintain my value and continue the path that I’ve been on of consistency and performing year-in and year-out. I’m just basically doing me, and not worrying about everybody else.”"

Jones also has the option to veto any trade as he owns 10-5 rights.  According to MLB.com, a player can veto any trade scenario if they have accrued 10 years of MLB service time and if they have spent the past 5 consecutive years with the same team.

He went into the season with a $17 million salary, so teams looking to acquire him may not have to give up a lot in prospects if they are taking on the prorated remainder of his salary.

There is no doubt that Jones is a phenomenal player who would also bring leadership to his new team, so he will have plenty of suitors.

Let’s take a look at a few possible destinations for Adam Jones.