Jones reacts to winning his first Gold Glove
-
-
March 26, 2010 2:39 pm
-
0 Comments
-
Adam Jones said he was shocked and surprised but honored as well to win his first-ever American League Gold Glove.
“The Gold Glove is hard to get into because so many guys win it consecutively. Ichiro and Torii do it every year and it’s deserved. To get into that fraternity is an honor in itself,” the 24-year-old Jones said.
“It did (surprise me). I was just sitting here relaxed and got a call from our general manager. I was like ‘wow.’ I always thought I had a chance if I played a…Adam Jones said he was shocked and surprised but honored as well to win his first-ever American League Gold Glove.
“The Gold Glove is hard to get into because so many guys win it consecutively. Ichiro and Torii do it every year and it’s deserved. To get into that fraternity is an honor in itself,” the 24-year-old Jones said.
“It did (surprise me). I was just sitting here relaxed and got a call from our general manager. I was like ‘wow.’ I always thought I had a chance if I played a full season. This was kind of a shock to me but shows I left a lasting impression in the minds of the coaches when it was time to vote.
0 Comments
Related Articles
Updates on Povich, Selby and Irish, plus Orioles-Rays lineups
Orioles pitcher Cade Povich received a cortisone injection today in his left elbow during a visit with Dr.…
Read More
Orioles select Suárez contract (plus notes before tonight’s game)
The Orioles needed to make another bullpen move today for a fresh arm and brought back veteran right-hander…
Read More
Orioles select Albert Suárez’s contract, option Cameron Foster, DFA Maverick Handley
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: -Selected the contract of RHP Albert Suárez from Triple-A Norfolk. -Optioned RHP Cameron…
Read More