Orioles followers might not know a lot about new proprietor David Rubenstein. However they’re very accustomed to one in every of his co-owners.
After 30 years of possession, the Angelos household has agreed to promote the crew to a gaggle headlined by Rubenstein, an area non-public fairness billionaire and founding father of the Carlyle Group, and Michael Arougheti, additionally a personal fairness billionaire.
However essentially the most outstanding identify within the new group is Cal Ripken Jr., the Corridor of Fame shortstop who performed all 21 seasons of his profession with the Orioles, profitable two MVP awards and a World Sequence whereas making 19 All-Star groups and taking part in in 2,632 consecutive video games.
It isn’t clear what function Ripken could have with the crew, however he offers some stability with what has been a chaotic state of affairs below management particular person John Angelos, who took over for his father Peter as he approached his ninetieth birthday.
Angelos hinted at elevating costs and retaining payroll low for his 101-win crew, whereas additionally combating off a lawsuit from his personal brother, who alleged that John was stalling on the crew’s sale and planning to maneuver the crew to Nashville. The crew additionally had bother resolving its stadium lease.
But when they have been on the lookout for stability, nobody was extra secure than Ripken. Followers might have feared the Orioles transferring, however Ripken by no means moved from the Orioles beginning lineup. Probably the most he’d relocate himself was just a few steps to his proper, from shortstop to 3rd base. John Angelos not often spoke to the media. Ripken was accessible at the very least 162 video games a 12 months, if no more. And he is by no means been sued by his brother, Billy.
The Orioles are retaining their roots in Baltimore, particularly with an Iron Man invested within the crew.
