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Baltimore Orioles: Adam Jones Among Strong Center Fielders in AL East

Jul 16, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) runs back to the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 16, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) runs back to the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 16, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) runs back to the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 16, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) runs back to the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles Adam Jones lands near the top among a talented group of American League East center fielders.

As Spring Training began for theBaltimore Orioles, I started my annual series of ranking each position in the American League East (Preseason rankings:C|1B|2B|3B|SS|LF|CF).

With the 2016 season officially over, I have released my latest AL East rankings for the positions ofcatcher,first base,second base,third base,shortstopandleft field.

So, after the left field mess, center field provides much more stability.

Before the season started, I ranked Baltimore OriolesAdam Jonesfirst. I received some heat for this, from people who would rather have the defense and contact hitting ofKevin PillarandKevin Kiermaier. I ranked the Yankees’ fourth, with the oft-injuredJacoby Ellsburyleading the way, which left the unprovenJackie BradleyJunior and the Red Sox last.

Well, as you can imagine, we are in for some changes. So, let’s get to it. Just a warning, these rankings are very, very close.

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