It's done - We have new owners! - Press conference right now on masn Orioles YouTube channel

[Fiver6565]

Saw why you want about JA but that’s a pretty classy statement by him. Granted he managed to pay himself on the back quite a bit, but nothing he said ok that front was really wrong either. 

[Sports Guy]

2 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Nor should he be dedicating his time to a press conference for a baseball team right now.

No question. I know these guys can do multiple things but it’s not a good look.

[LookinUp]

7 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Nor should he be dedicating his time to a press conference for a baseball team right now.

His handlers will almost certainly dedicate the opening of the press conference to the Key bridge, but I agree, he better be careful. 

He shouldn't be standing up there with a new owner like Youngkin did with Leonsis in Virginia. That might have been appropriate, but not after yesterday.

[Birdland in NC]

Has anyone else taken time to listen to Rubenstein's podcast?  He's going to be a GREAT owner!  Totally the type of guy you want to work for.  

[24fps]

5 minutes ago, Fiver6565 said:

Saw why you want about JA but that’s a pretty classy statement by him. Granted he managed to pay himself on the back quite a bit, but nothing he said ok that front was really wrong either. 

It was self-serving but suddenly I'm in a generous mood for some reason.  Best wishes to you on your ride into the sunset, JA.

[ThisIsBirdland]

8 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

No question. I know these guys can do multiple things but it’s not a good look.

Please, please do not derail this thread.

[StottyByNature]

29 minutes ago, spleen1015 said:

 

Pretty cool use of the Peabody library - iconic Baltimore.

[DirtyBird]

1 minute ago, LookinUp said:

His handlers will almost certainly dedicate the opening of the press conference to the Key bridge, but I agree, he better be careful. 

He shouldn't be standing up there with a new owner like Youngkin did with Leonsis in Virginia. That might have been appropriate, but not after yesterday.

I really don't care about dedicating the opening of the press conference to the Key Bridge, or what Younkin did in VA. That is all meaningless politicking.

Currently, one of the main hubs of economic activity and jobs in the state is shut down. It should be a full time job handling the logistics of getting it re-opened as soon as possible. 

So not only is it a bad "look", It actually takes time and resources away from handling something much more important for the state.

[Don_Aase_Fan]

Never thought I’d see the day, but it has arrived and I’m here to tell you it’s magnificent. 
 

Ready to start the next chapter, oh indeed! 

[spleen1015]

11 minutes ago, ThisIsBirdland said:

Please, please do not derail this thread.

100%. Please take the politics else where.

[jamalshw]

20 minutes ago, Fiver6565 said:

Saw why you want about JA but that’s a pretty classy statement by him. Granted he managed to pay himself on the back quite a bit, but nothing he said ok that front was really wrong either. 

It was fine. But I do find the contrast from that statement and the video message from Rubenstein to be in stark contrast. One was very look what I did and the other was more about the fans. Neither was wrong. And JA's statement was fine, but I did notice a stark difference...and one that I'm excited to see continue to play out. 

[Hank Scorpio]

26 minutes ago, Sanfran327 said:

Easily the best birthday gift I could have ever gotten. 

I've said many times that the day the Angelos family sells the team would be second only to an ensuing World Series championship. This is such a good day and such a good feeling. 2023 couldn't have been a better springboard into this new regime. I feel like the possibilities are endless. We are extremely good already, and I have no reason to think we aren't on the verge of becoming significantly better.

Here's a little clip from ESPN's pre-season prediction article:

It's going to be a hell of a ride in 2024, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead. 

Happiest of birthdays!!!!!!

[Frobby]

53 minutes ago, spleen1015 said:

Vote was unanimous

 I hear the Lerners tried to vote twice.

[jabba72]

Wow he did it. Got the hat on and everything. Its finally done. 

[jabba72]

16 minutes ago, Frobby said:

 I hear the Lerners tried to vote twice.

Is it true they couldn't find a buyer for the team because of MASN? Thats pretty impressive the power Angelos held over that franchise.