Orioles fans express wide range of emotions over Angelos agreement to sell team
Orioles fans are expressing many feelings about Angelo’s deal to sell the team.
Who is David Rubenstein? Angelo’s family agreed to sell the Baltimore Orioles for $1.7 billion.
BALTIMORE – A new owner will take the helm of the Baltimore Orioles. On Wednesday, the Angelos family sued David Rubenstein, a Baltimore native and billionaire chairman of Carlyle Group, Inc. Announced the sale of a controlling stake to the founders.
Rubenstein’s investment group, which includes names like Cal Ripken Jr., Grant Hill and Michael Bloomberg, plans to buy a majority stake for $1.725 billion. Orioles fans reacted immediately Tuesday night when reports surfaced that a trade was imminent.
The Angelos and Rubenstein families confirmed the settlement on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
“Last night went from a normal Tuesday night to a great day,” said Brian Moran. “I speak for a lot of people in this town. I’m sick and tired of the Angelos family,” said Michael Price.
Orioles fans told WJZ they’re ready for a new owner and hope to open their wallets for a high-profile free agent. There was always a bit of ambiguity, a bit of trickery. For example, I said, “Oh, I’m going to open the book, I’m going to do this, I’m going to do that,” but nothing came out. It is.
Although word of the sale has spread quickly, it is not yet official.
Major League Baseball still needs to approve it with a 75 percent vote, which could happen when team owners meet in Orlando next week. “Living in Baltimore, I think when you see professional sports teams, you’re always on guard and you’re like, ‘Is this really real?’ Just like you said.” Moran said.
News of the deal, as well as the team’s new lease extension approved last December, reassured Oh’s fans. “They took the team and threatened not to stay here,” Darrick Johnson said. “I think they’re more focused on the team itself and what’s going on around and within the team.”
“It seems a new day has arrived.” said the price. “These new guys bring a lot of money to the table.”
