The Orioles franchise is slated to change hands for the first time in 30 years, and Marylanders have thoughts.

News broke Tuesday evening that John Angelos has agreed to sell the team to a group of investors headed by Baltimore native David Rubenstein and including New York businessman Michael Arougheti and Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr.

Here’s what local and state leaders, residents and fans had to say about the news.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott

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Comptroller of Maryland Brooke Lierman

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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson

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Orioles fan base

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