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Report: Andruw Jones eyeing return to MLB

Jeff Haynes / Reuters

Andruw Jones opted to stay in Japan last season following a solid debut campaign with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in 2013, but the 37-year-old outfielder is reportedly looking to revive his MLB career after two years in the Pacific Rim.

Jones, a five-time All-Star during his halcyon days with the Atlanta Braves, "will be returning" to the majors, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. Scott Boras, who represents Jones, said that at least two teams are interested in the Curacao native who posted a .232/.392/.441 line with 50 home runs over 281 games with Rakuten. 

Jones last appeared in the majors in 2012, when he hit .197/.294/.408 (87 OPS+) with 14 home runs in 94 games with the New York Yankees. Over parts of 17 seasons in the big leagues, Jones owns a 111 OPS+ with 434 home runs and 152 stolen bases to go along with 10 Gold Glove awards.

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