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There is any number of reasons for the demise of the Orioles franchise that have had far more impact than the presence of the Nationals. The most obvious, of course, is the incompetence of the Baltimore franchise under Angelos ownership.
After a negotiating session in Florida, Major League Baseball said only five days remain to salvage March 31 openers and a full season, telling locked out players games would be canceled otherwise.