Angelos steps up Bucs bid Gary Shelton, The St.Petersburg Times, published 19 December 1994 It could have been the Bucs' final road trip. And it could have been the precursor to the Bucs' final trip up the road. In a meeting that could be described as a warning shot to other suitors of the Tampa Bay Bucs, trustee Stephen Story met over dinner Saturday night with potential owner Peter Angelos at a private club in Baltimore. Angelos has said he wants to purchase the Bucs and move them to Baltimore. "It was very promising," Story said Sunday. "Hopefully, everyone will get the message it's time to step up to table. As I've said for the last two weeks, I'd like to get the ball rolling. I encourage each of the other groups to come forward at this time and pursue more in-depth negotiations." The Bucs' trustees have seemed frustrated lately with the lack of offers produced by meetings with interested parties. That could change soon, Story said. "The difference was this meeting was more aggressive," he said. "We didn't discuss any price parameters, but I believe he will make an offer, and it will be significant." Story said much of the discussion regarded who assumed financial responsibilities of the team, such as deferred payments. "I think he's prepared to make an offer," Story said. "I think there are some issues I have with what that offer would encompass and what liabilities would be assumed. Anyone can say a number, but if they're not willing to assume certain team obligations, player obligations, deferred payment obligations you have to make sure you're talking apples and apples. I think we would be pursuing those type of offers with two or three groups." Story said he plans at least two similar meetings this week - with groups represented by George Steinbrenner and Tommy Shannon. Story said he was not sure how many groups remain interested but he also expects to hear from groups represented by Floridians Art Williams and Gino Pala and St. Louis' Jerry Clinton. Story would not call Angelos the front-runner but said Angelos has been "more aggressive to this point." He expects to hear further from Angelos this week. Story spoke before Sunday's game at RFK Stadium, a place that could turn into the home of the Bucs' biggest rival if the team moves to Baltimore. On the other hand, Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke could turn out to be Tampa Bay's biggest ally. He wants to build a stadium in Laurel, Md., and is expected to oppose any move into Baltimore.