Orioles hire former All-Star outfielder Adam Jones as special advisor to GM and community ambassador WSOC TV [Video]

BALTIMORE — (AP) — Retired five-time All-Star outfielder Adam Jones is returning to the Baltimore Orioles as a special advisor to general manager Mike Elias as well as a community ambassador.

The Orioles announced the move Monday. Jones will advise Elias on various matters while serving as a resource for the rest of the baseball operations department and for players.

“I am grateful for the Orioles relationships I have formed since my retirement, which have led us to this exciting partnership. Having the opportunity to be around the game that I love, while also learning the operations side of baseball from one of the best general managers is truly an honor,” Jones said in a statement released by the team.

“I am happy to be a resource for the Orioles organization and will offer everything I’ve learned from past experience to help the team succeed. Baltimore has always meant so much to …