The Orioles haven’t frequently shopped in the Japanese market for free agents but, after bringing former outfielder Adam Jones aboard in a front-office role, they might soon foray into that territory more often.

Adam Jones joins Hot Stove after being named Orioles Special Advisor to GM & Community Ambassador, to talk about his new role and more

The front office vision shared by the newcomers who marched into Camden Yards beginning in the winter of 2018 required them to gaze into the past. To look back while also trying to push a flailing franchise forward.

Former star outfielder Adam Jones is rejoining the Baltimore Orioles as a special adviser to general manager Adam Elias on top of being a community ambassador.  In an announcement Monday, the team revealed Jones will assist Elias in various areas as well as helping out the baseball operations department within the organization.

Adam Jones said he is "ecstatic" to be back with the Orioles as a special advisor to GM Mike Elias and a community ambassador.