Cal and Harrisburg...

According to the Associated Press, Orioles legend and Future of Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken is expected to bid on the Double AA Harrisburg Senators. He submitted a bid before the Tuesday 3pm deadline. As the city is struggling, they want to sell the team to balance their budget.

Ripken spokesperson John Maroon asserted (from the Post):

"Let's call it like it is," Ripken Baseball spokesman John Maroon said. "Our owner sets us apart. Cal Ripken has earned a lot of respect from fans and businesses. And the fact that he knows what he's doing, as he's demonstrated in two places so far, really serves us well."

As well know, Cal owns the Ironbirds with among several other minor league teams. He has spent much of his post-baseball career cultivating the game with kids and working on various business ventures.

Cal, good luck!

Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/31/AR2007013101201.html