Orioles face harsh reality of Adam Jones’ potential exit

Adam Jones will be a free agent at year’s end, at which time he will be 33 years old. He has been a model of consistency during his time with the O’s and a positive example both on and off the field.

Very quietly, Jones is putting together a solid 2018 campaign. He owns a .289/.314/.447 triple slash line through 75 games with 10 home runs and 31 RBI. He does only have nine walks, but plate discipline has never been his calling card. As of Wednesday night, ESPN projections had him on pace for 21 home runs and 64 RBI. In his first 10 full seasons with the Orioles, Jones has averaged roughly 24 home runs and 80 RBI each year.

It’s hard to imagine the Orioles without Adam Jones, just as it seems…