Many experts and knowledgeable Orioles fans believed that
this was the year that Adam Jones finally launched himself onto the level of
baseball star.
While I do not believe that Jones is a star, I do believe
that Jones is a very, very good player and has carried the Orioles offense this
season.
Jones currently leads the team in almost every offense
category and carries an Offensive Wins-Above -Replacement (OWAR) of 3.7. His
3.7 OWAR currently ranks 9th in the Major Leagues.
Who knows where the Orioles would be without Adam Jones this
season. Yes, he may still have some things to improve on, i.e. walks and his
defense, but he has been the player that has been carrying the Orioles on his
back.
However, if the Orioles want to keep up their winning ways,
they need other players to step up and help Jones lead the Orioles to the
playoffs.
Jones is one of the main reasons why the Orioles are
currently tied for the American League Wild Card.
Without the successful season that Adam has been having, who
knows where the Orioles offense would be right now, and who knows where the O’s
would be in the standings.
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