The Orioles haven’t frequently shopped in the Japanese market for free agents but, after bringing former outfielder Adam Jones aboard in a front-office role, they might soon foray into that territory more often.

Adam Jones said he is "ecstatic" to be back with the Orioles as a special advisor to GM Mike Elias and a community ambassador.

The front office vision shared by the newcomers who marched into Camden Yards beginning in the winter of 2018 required them to gaze into the past. To look back while also trying to push a flailing franchise forward.

Baltimore hired Jones, 39, as a special advisor to the general manager and community ambassador, the team announced Monday. He also agreed to join the on-field staff as a guest coach for spring training, which begins Feb. 12 when pitchers and catchers report to the Orioles’ facility in Sarasota, Florida.

The Orioles today announced that longtime outfielder Adam Jones officially returns to the organization as a special advisor to the general manager and community ambassador. In this role, Jones will ad

One of the Baltimore Orioles' most popular players this century is returning to the organization.Former Gold Glove center fielder Adam Jones joined the Orioles' front office as a community ambassador and special advisor to general manager Mike Elias,

Former star outfielder Adam Jones is rejoining the Baltimore Orioles as a special adviser to general manager Adam Elias on top of being a community ambassador.  In an announcement Monday, the team revealed Jones will assist Elias in various areas as well as helping out the baseball operations department within the organization.

Retired five-time All-Star outfielder Adam Jones is returning to the Baltimore Orioles as a special advisor to general manager Mike Elias as well as a community ambassador.

Adam Jones joins Hot Stove after being named Orioles Special Advisor to GM & Community Ambassador, to talk about his new role and more