Quote Originally Posted by gut View Post
The Orioles have confirmed yesterday’s reports on a sale of the team, announcing Wednesday that a group of investors led by billionaire David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group private equity firm has purchased the control stake of the team from the Angelos family for $1.725 billion. Notably, former control person John Angelos will remain a “major investor” in the club and will serve as a senior advisor to Rubenstein in his new role. The transaction values the Orioles franchise and assets at $1.725 billion dollars, per the team’s press release on the ownership shakeup.
I am ignorant on any personal details of Rubenstein. If he is a "fan" and wants to spend and win, watch out. Orioles should be the next Astros.
Well, guessing that the timing of the sale was not a coincidence, as they immediately trade 2 marginal (marginal to the O's at least) and a pick for 1 year of Burnes. Burnes has already stated he won't sign an extension with anyone, wants to test the market.

O's still have the prospect depth to acquire another ace if they want. They might not need it if G-Rod makes a leap this year.

Yankees vs Orioles will be fun to watch this year. Stars-n-scrubs vs a full 25-man roster of talent and depth. Rays will somehow find a way to win the division.