Peter Angelos Rumors
By Cork Gaines [March 1, 2008 at 1:53pm CST]
This morning it was reported that the Cubs had two scouts at the Orioles' spring game yesterday to watch Brian Roberts. Now, several people have written in to let us now that Bruce Levine of ESPN 1000 is reporting that Peter Angelos has given Andy MacPhail the green light to trade Roberts. It has long been rumored that Angelos might have been holding up the trade to the Cubs because of his personal affection for Roberts. With Angelos' blessing, this deal may finally happen in the next few days. Of course, if this deal doesn't get done soon, Tim is...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 11, 2008 at 5:36pm CST]
Some owners make headlines by talking to the press or releasing statements. This is best exemplified in New York, where the Steinbrenners aren't strangers to reporters. Some owners, though, like to make headlines in other ways. Take Peter Angelos for example. People know him not because he speaks to the press, but rather because he's always about to kill a certain move - a free agent signing or a trade. Yes, despite dealing Erik Bedard and Miguel Tejada this off-season, Angelos still isn't keen on dishing Brian Robers. Jon Heyman is hearing that the haul for Roberts might not be..
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By Tim Dierkes [December 23, 2005 at 5:49pm CST]
It's well known that Baltimore Orioles CEO Peter Angelos is very mindful of players' health records, moreso than any other GM. It could have something to do with Angelos's past as a personal injury lawyer. Or it could be two massive free agent blunders made in the past by the Orioles: Scott Erickson and Albert Belle. The Orioles wasted many millions as the two players deteriorated. The Angelos mindset is center stage at the moment, as the health of Cubs starter Mark Prior is far from spotless. As I mentioned earlier, here's what Buster Olney had to say on the..
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