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Flanagan Is Put In Charge Of Orioles
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"That was the original intent and understanding," Angelos said. "Jim came on three years ago with the understanding of working with Flanagan for a period of time that would result in Mike assuming the position of general manager of the ballclub."
But in an interview prior to the season, Beattie said of that arrangement, "I've heard that theory, but it's never been a concern of mine."
Angelos said he is determined to improve his ballclub and he will spend money on free agents this offseason.
"I think we know where we want to go," he said.
When told that the team had made a similar pledge last season and did not sign one free agent of note, Angelos said, "That certainly wasn't my decision."
One of those free agents could be Rafael Palmeiro. Angelos did not rule out bringing back the first baseman.
"I think Raffy has retired basically," he said. "He hasn't told me that. But I don't think he'll come back."
Palmeiro's positive steroid test and pitcher Sidney Ponson's legal troubles caused much concern for the Orioles this season. Angelos said Ponson's arbitration hearing likely will be scheduled for January and that the team is willing to negotiate a settlement with the pitcher, whose $10 million contract for next season was terminated after the pitcher had his third alcohol-related arrest in a year in August.
