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Just now, EricK said:

It's not the rumor as cited above.  But maybe Rubenstein (as an individual) would be majority owner and Carlyle Group owns a minority share along with the current minority owners.

That was how Peter Angelos bought the Orioles, so it wouldn't be out of the question Rubenstein is coming in as majority shareholder with his own group of minority owners.

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36 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Well, if the rumor had said Rubenstein, I might have put some credence in it.  But the rumor said Carlyle Group, which can't own a team.   And they aren't synonymous.  Rubenstein only owns about 9% of the company.

Too bad, because Rubenstein is a very impressive guy who would probably be a good owner.

But again, the rumor could be off about a few details.  It could be Rubenstein, who is a main figure head for the firm as the primary guy and could be other Carlyle group investors (they have some big ones) who are also involved in the purchase.

Something could have been lost in translation.

BTW, I doubt this is true. I’m just saying it’s possible and there are reasons to at least not completely dismiss it.

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2 hours ago, Can_of_corn said:

What makes me question this is the line about Angelos.  I don't think he's making those decisions.

 

I don't have any inside information, but everything of late has pointed to Peter Angelos not being in any condition to make any decisions.

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2 hours ago, Keygans said:

I reached out to Tony yesterday because I heard the same rumor from a really reliable source. Tony can confirm I reached out to him. This is 100% credible from everything I can tell.  

I can confirm that you reached out to me, but I don't know if this same "source" is being used by multiple people. 

A lot of this just doesn't make a ton of sense to me, but it would be a nice offseason present for Orioles fans.

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8 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

I can confirm that you reached out to me, but I don't know if this same "source" is being used by multiple people. 

A lot of this just doesn't make a ton of sense to me, but it would be a nice offseason present for Orioles fans.

Sorry didn’t mean to imply that the source was the same.    Highly unlikely they are the same.   Just passed along what I heard.  
 

At this point, I’m almost thinking where there’s smoke there’s fire… but we can only hope!   Hell, it would be the best Christmas gift in a long time!  

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2 hours ago, Keygans said:

They are willing to spend and spend to win.  Completely changes the outlook of the off season.   Only question mark is how quickly it can be finished 

Really? It looks like an investment firm. What gives you the insight that they are willing to spend to win? I'd be more concerned that they are looking to add it to the portfolio of cash cows.

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6 minutes ago, Keygans said:

Sorry didn’t mean to imply that the source was the same.    Highly unlikely they are the same.   Just passed along what I heard.  
 

At this point, I’m almost thinking where there’s smoke there’s fire… but we can only hope!   Hell, it would be the best Christmas gift in a long time!  

Anymore details you can share with us from what you heard?

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The Carlyle group is chop shop. They have no regard for the employees of the companies they buy. I know nothing about this rumor but they absolutely destroyed the Fortune 500 company I worked for and drove them to bankruptcy… but made millions for themselves. I hope this rumor is completely false.  

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