I agree, there is no need to have those seats up there any longer. If/when they finally renovate, I'd like to see a new scoreboard up there with standing room/social space. The scoreboard pavilion.
WTOP article this morning: https://wtop.com/baltimore-orioles/2023/07/too-much-foot-dragging-over-stadium-lease-deal-with-baltimore-orioles-maryland-official-says/
Hollander brought up a good point. If you don't challenge, you may take a hit from your player and lose the respect of the clubhouse (by throwing in the towel).