New Orioles Lease Agreement Imminent, Says Maryland Governor

Governor Wes Moore expresses confidence in securing a long-term deal before the current lease expires at year's end.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has expressed confidence that a new lease agreement with the Baltimore Orioles is imminent, with the current lease set to expire at the end of the year.
The governor's comments came after a meeting of the state's Board of Public Works, which would need to approve the final deal.
Moore emphasized that the new lease would be a long-term agreement and that the state is committed to ensuring the best deal for taxpayers.
Maryland Treasurer Dereck Davis, a board member who had previously expressed concerns about the negotiations, said he was confident an agreement will be reached before the end of the year.
Senate President Bill Ferguson had expressed concerns about a 99-year development rights agreement for areas surrounding the ballpark included in a September agreement, citing uncertainties about the future ownership of the team.