Only pitchers and catchers were required to report to Orioles spring training at Ed Smith Stadium on Tuesday, yet the idea that this camp may be the first in a decade where Adam Jones won't be taking a prominent role in the happenings in Sarasota is hard for many of his former teammates to fathom.
The veteran outfielder, who reached free agency this offseason after what was widely acknowledged as his farewell game in Baltimore in last year's season finale, remains on the market amid another year of deflated interest in the free agent class.