Orioles stand firm on A. Jones: Though Orioles GM Dan Duquette suggested earlier this offseason that he hadn't decided whether to trade or build around OF Adam Jones, his actions so far seem to indicate the latter. According to the Balitmore Sun, he turned down an offer from the Braves earlier this offseason that would have sent Jones to Atlanta for Jair Jurrjens, Martin Prado and a pitching prospect. A source with knowledge of the negotiations later denied the report, according to MLB.com, saying that the talks never progressed that far. (Updated 12/21/2011)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
One way or another, the Braves found out that Jones wasn't available, so chances are the 26-year-old outfielder is staying in Baltimore. Though not a star, Jones has been a solid contributor over the last three years and hit a career-high 25 homers last year. Considering his age, he still has the potential for more, but his poor plate discipline limits his upside to that of a No. 2 Fantasy OF. He'll probably be more like a No. 3 on Draft Day. (Updated 12/21/2011).
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The up-and-down career Adam Jones took a turn upward in 2011, and he emerged as a viable outfielder in standard mixed leagues. The key to Jones' improvement was sizeable surge in his home run power, as he hit a career-high 25 long balls, which in turn helped him to drive in a career-high 83 runs. There is room for Jones to improve, not only because he has not quite reached his peak yet, but because he hit just .268 with runners in scoring position. As a .280 hitter overall, Jones could increase his run production just by improving his hitting with runners on second and third. He still doesn't walk much and may not provide more than a dozen steals, but Jones has established himself as a solid No. 3 Fantasy OF in all mixed league formats. (Updated 1/27/12)
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