The Orioles’ ownership group is fairly well capitalized, and we have the resources to do these kinds of deals,” owner David Rubenstein said.

Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein says his front office will work to lock up more young players to long-term deals.

After Samuel Basallo became the first young Baltimore Orioles player to sign to sign a long-term, pre-arbitration contract extension under this current regime, owner David Rubenstein expressed long-term optimism despite the club's last-place standing.