New executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said during Orioles FanFest on Saturday that he has not entirely ruled out the possibility of bringing back free-agent outfielder Adam Jones.
“I don’t think anything is a dead issue,’’ Elias said during a brief Q&A session with reporters. “The free-agent market is ongoing. There are a lot of unsigned players left. We’re just going to have to see how things play out.”
Elias also addressed Jones during a half-hour onstage taking questions from season-ticket holders, but during his media session he tried to strike a balance between considering Jones’ reputation and long service to the organization with the obvious developmental priorities that accompany a long-term rebuild.