Save Camden Yards

https://www.marylandmatters.org/2023/12/23/don-mohler-os-deal-proves-the-state-will-govern-in-partnership/

Read Don Mohler's letter on the O's deal, Md. Matters, 12/23/23 with the skepticism it deserves. It is clear Don was NOT on the inside this time. It is true "our state needs firm leadership and consistent outreach." The direction of that leadership must be guided by wisdom, not ego.

Thank you Don, for imbedding some wisdom in your comments. "Real leaders listen." And for reminding Govenrnor Moore he, "pledged to honor a tradition of transparency and partnership." Let's hope his pledge to partnership is more than words.
Let's watch to see that pledge in practice.

The Moore-Miller Administration has NOT YET "proven that they will always keep the interests of Marylanders front-of-mind in everything they do." But, we are optomists and look forward to this change and to even better outcomes with less turmoil in the future.

Don Mohler: O’s deal proves the state will govern in partnership - Maryland Matters Marylanders want commitment, investment, and good stewardship of public dollars. This lease agreement addresses each of these priorities.

The SBJ link below includes the WSJ link without the paywall.

https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/news/drama-surrounds-baltimore-orioles-ownership-group-amidst-sale-rumors-brad9

Sports Business Journal, Brad Wakai, continues national coverage on the Orioles lease drama. Suspicions of a future sale continue on the national scene.

WSJ - The Succession Drama Gripping One of Baseball’s Most Storied Teams, Linsey Adler, Jared Diamond

Drama Surrounds Orioles' Ownership Group There continues to be some internal drama within ownership of the Baltimore Orioles as more rumors about a potential sale circulates.

Reported in the Wall Street Journal12/27/23
https://www.wsj.com/sports/baseball/baltimore-orioles-angelos-succession-bcd726bb?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1

s.spot.im What what worries me (and countless other Orioles fans) is that John Angelos will retain ownership of the club because it constitutes his only opportunity to be in charge of anything. As tone deaf as he is entitled, he cries poormouth despite being the occupant of a stadium built entirely with taxpa...

Wes Moore is too quick to take credit | READER COMMENTARY Maryland’s governor needs to know there’s no “I” in good governance and be a team player.

O’s lease is 15 years and still too generous | READER COMMENTARY Maryland’s governor should put state’s interests above those of the Baltimore Orioles CEO.

Tony Oleszczuk writes to the Baltimore Sun on the Governor's Robin Hood Reversal. Don't take from the people's taxes to give to the RICH.

O’s lease is 15 years and still too generous | READER COMMENTARY Maryland’s governor should put state’s interests above those of the Baltimore Orioles CEO.

Winning the hearts and minds of a constitunecy must be more than a public relations stunt or the spinning of partial facts. Ardent supporters may fall for this, but sound minded citizens will see through shallow leaders like the smiling snake oil salesmen of old.

Highly successful leaders provide direction, implement plans, and motivate people. At the same time they must be intelligent, truthful, and driven by sound principals. They exhibit grace.

At the public signing of the Orioles Lease Extension, Governor Moore's staff seemed enthusiastically motivated. By what though? They fought behind the scenes against each measure that changed a bad MOU into a four year extention of the exsisting lease. It may lead to years beyond, but with further deliberation and under different terms.

The facts were spunand the rhetoric embellished, both at the lease signing and in the Governor's letter to the Sun. Some people still call this lying. “You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.” Abraham Lincoln

The Sun Editorial Staff is not snookered by the hi-fiving Governor's team who fought the revisions every step of the way.

John Agelos - A No-Show at the lease signing. Bearly anyone noticed.

A smart trade for the Orioles: Lease now, land deal later | STAFF COMMENTARY Orioles lease: Good news overall, but with future development still uncertain, it’s mostly exhausting.

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-camden-yards-lease-deal-wes-moore-john-angelos-baltimore-EQUBOIJH3RDG7KJRLHMCFDY7WA/
Moore learns a hard-won lesson in team work, Baltimore Banner, Kyle Goon, 12/18/23

In landmark Orioles lease deal, Gov. Wes Moore learned a key lesson The real negotiations are just warming up. The critical piece John Angelos has fought for — the right to develop adjacent public lots and potentially mint money — will play out over the next four years.

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lease-whats-next-C3SEBIGSKNFILPTCPTGEWW7MSE/
Lease deal done, What’s next, Baltimore Banner, Danielle Allentuck, Andy Kostka, 12/18/23

A ballpark lease is signed. What’s next for the Orioles? The lease keeps the Orioles in Baltimore for at least another 15 years, if not for decades. What comes next, though — beyond the relief of more games being played at Camden Yards — is still an open question.

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2023/12/18/maryland-stadium-authority-board-approves-orioles-lease/

O's Lease Extension Approved, Baltimore Sun, Jeff Barker, Hayes Gardner, 12/18/23

State boards approve Orioles lease with 2 weeks to spare, ending ‘uncertainty’ of negotiations The Maryland Stadium Authority board on Monday unanimously approved a long-sought lease with the Orioles, sending it to the state Board of Public Works for an approval that would end an arduous, fi…

WBAL Radio, Balltimore - Torrey Snow
https://www.wbal.com/show/torrey-snow/