Recently, Maryland’s Comptroller Peter Franchot has been vocal in his criticism of the Baltimore Orioles and their delayed stadium lease negotiations. Franchot has stated that the Orioles’ lack of urgency in the negotiations is “unacceptable” and that it is “unconscionable” for the team to continue to delay the process.
The Orioles have been playing at Camden Yards since 1992, but the current lease is set to expire in 2021. The team has been in negotiations with the Maryland Stadium Authority since 2018, but no agreement has been reached yet. Franchot has expressed his disappointment with the team’s lack of progress, noting that the Orioles have had plenty of time to come to an agreement.
The Orioles have argued that they are not to blame for the delay, citing the fact that the Maryland Stadium Authority has yet to provide a proposal that meets their needs. The team has also pointed out that they are not the only ones who have yet to reach a deal, as the Washington Nationals and the D.C. United soccer team have also been unable to come to an agreement with their respective stadium authorities.
While Franchot has been vocal in his criticism of the Orioles, he has also expressed his hope that a deal can be reached soon. He has urged both sides to come together and negotiate in good faith in order to reach an agreement that is beneficial for both parties.
The delay in negotiations has caused a great deal of frustration among Orioles fans, who are eager to see their team remain in Baltimore for years to come. It remains to be seen if a deal will be reached in time, but one thing is certain: Maryland’s Comptroller Peter Franchot will continue to voice his displeasure with the Orioles’ lack of urgency in the negotiations.
