Red Sox Nation, it could be a lot worse...

by fnwaypark on Jul 18, 2010 2:14 PM EDT

...consider the priorities of the Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Baltimore Orioles.

Yes, Peter G. Angelos is busy insuring a successful future...for his law practice.

While browsing OpenSecrets.org to have a look at who's giving campaign cash to whom...I took a glance at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's donors.
#1 on the her list of donors?
"Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos"
So far this cycle (2009-2010) the firm has accounted for $43,200 on Pelosi's campaign warchest. This is more than Johnson & Johnson ($17,100)...AFL-CIO ($10,000)...Microsoft ($11,000)...and the Teamsters ($10,000).
It's nice to know that while his team languishes 28-games out of first place (and it's mid-July, people)...Mr. Angelos can find the time (AND MONEY) to make sure he protects his vital interests. That is of course the profitability of his trail lawfirm.
It's been 13 long years since the last play-off appearance by the Orioles. (Thank you very little, Jeffrey Maier! By the way...do you and Steve Bartman get together for beers these days?)
But fear not!
Mr. Angelos is out scouting for the future...making sure Speaker Pelosi and the House Democrats know he's willing to go the extra mile for success...theirs and his.
And besides, everybody knows is easier (and FAR cheaper) to wield influence over Congress...than in the American League East.

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by bestbostonsports on Jul 18, 2010 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Pretty sure I read all off-season that the Oriole's were stronger than we all thought they were

And that they could be a surprise contender. I’m still waiting for that.

DFA Beckett

by South Coast Ghost on Jul 19, 2010 8:35 AM EDT reply actions

Well...

…if they were to contend, I for one would certainly be surprised.

Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."

by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 20, 2010 2:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm not sure anyone expected them to be a contender

But I expected them to be a bit better than they were before… I was wrong

by wolf9309 on Jul 20, 2010 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions

hrm to be honest with you

I’m not sure that $43,200 would make a huge difference to the Oriole’s playoff chances. Considering that is, you know, 10% of the league minimum salary.

I mean, the teams are run as businesses. The amount of money that goes into the team is dependant on the amount of money they make in revenue from the team. Pretty much all the owners have other significant sources of revenue, so they aren’t shoving all their money into the teamm. I don’t think that the Orioles really thought they would be competing for a playoff spot this year, so I certainly wouldn’t expect them to shove every last dime possible into the team this year.

by wolf9309 on Jul 19, 2010 9:36 AM EDT reply actions