![]() ![]() “The transparency that was required, it was not there,” Moore told reporters in a brief exchange. ![]() He stopped short of using Davis’ sharper characterization. “These are the Baltimore Orioles and they’re going nowhere.”įollowing the meeting, Moore expressed “disappointment” about a lack of disclosure from the team that sales negotiations were underway. “We are thrilled because being able to keep the Orioles in Baltimore for a long period of time was a key priority for this administration, for this team, and we are very proud of the fact that the deal that this group solidified months ago means that regardless of this transaction that will never change,” said Moore. “We are very much looking forward to the continuation of a strong relationship between the state of Maryland and the Baltimore Orioles,” he said. Moore began by congratulating the Orioles’ new ownership group. Happy day,” Moore said as he began the meeting. Moore opened the meeting on a lighter note, “Maybe our luck is due to change,” he said. Maryland has had some wonderful luck with sports team owners,” Davis said, referencing the unnamed Baltimore football team owner. “It’s probably the best thing for the franchise. The treasurer compared Angelos’ ownership to Robert Irsay, the NFL owner who infamously strung along then-Mayor William Donald Schaefer (D) before loading all the Baltimore Colts’ possessions into semi-trailers and absconding with the team to Indianapolis in the middle of the night in March 1984. Also included in the ownership group is Orioles Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. ![]() Just a day earlier, multiple news reports announced the pending $1.725 billion sale of the Orioles to a group led by billionaire and Baltimore native David Rubenstein. “We had a right to know given the investment we’re committing to this.” “If John can hear me now, it’s deeply disappointing and troubling that you could look your state in the eye and outright lie to us about your intentions,” Davis said, directing his comments to Angelos, who was not in attendance. The treasurer was not angry about who was buying the team but instead turned his sights on the Orioles chair and managing partner John Angelos for “lying” to state officials during a recent lease negotiation. Maryland Treasurer Dereck Davis (D) took aim at the owners of the newly-sold Baltimore Orioles, at one point comparing them to a reviled owner of football team that once played in Baltimore.ĭavis vented his spleen during a Board of Public Works meeting Wednesday. Wes Moore (right) applauded the new ownership and said he was disappointed Angelos was not more transparent. Focus on the gun Businesswoman pointing with hand gun at male colleague, isolated on white Young criminal pointing a gun while asking for money.Treasurer Dereck Davis (left) accused Orioles chair and managing partner John Angelos of lying to the state about the sale of the team during lease negotiations last year. Stylish serious man pointing with hand guns gesture Young man pointing a gun in hand on gray background Man pointing gun, isolated on white. A man pointing a gun with an angry look on his face. Selective focus of handsome man pointing with finger near kid and gun, post apocalyptic concept A man with the gun his head Young man pointing a gun in hand on gray background Young man pointing with gun against a white background Angry thief pointing gun at woman sitting in car at night Man pointing a gun. Action portrait of serious and attractive hitman or special agent man holding gun pointing the weapon direct to the camera isolated on dark background in secret service Hollywood style movie Businessman Pointing Hand Gun Robber pointing gun at woman covering face with hands A young man pointing a gun Handsome man pointing with gun against a street background Aggressive thief in black hoodie pointing gun at car window A man in his dress coat holding on to a weapon pointing the gun at the camera. Selectively focused on the front of the gun. ![]()
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