One of [Peter Angelos'] keys to success as a lawyer was to wait out his competition and to remain skeptical of original deals offered to him. This might work in a court of law, but it does not work in the fluid world of major league baseball. Sources indicate that Angelos is always skeptical of why a team is trading away their players, believing there must be something wrong with them. He would reportedly ask, "Why are they moving him?" and his executives would have to try and convince him the deal was a sound deal. Sources also indicated that Angelos had to feel like he was "getting over" on the other teams. He did not want to come out even in a trade, but had to win. Additionally, he was very concerned about name recognition of the players coming back. In the end, the waiting game cost the Orioles more than most fans can imagine.
It has constantly seemed like he's over meddled in the past and maybe his 'waiting game' helped keep us from having a realistic shot at top-end Free Agents as well. All this combined with his 'temper tantrum' he threw about the Nationals points toward his immense ego. It'll continue to be cloudy in Baltimore until he is deposed.
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