After a false start and a second round of bidding that included Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, Steve Cohen finally landed the New York Mets in a deal valued at approximately $2.45 billion–the most ever paid for a North American sports franchise. (more…)
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Mets sale bids expected at months’ end
Three groups are still in the running to buy the New York Mets, with a timeline that calls for Citi Field tours this week and initial bids requested by the end of the month. (more…)
In the end, Mets sale may be a real-estate, gambling or media play
With three bids submitted for the purchase of the New York Mets and possibly the SNY network, we’ll see if the sale of the Mets ends up being a media play, a gambling play or a real-estate play. (more…)
New Mets suitor emerges: Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
After word got out that Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez were discussing with potential investors a purchase of the New York Mets, another suitor for the team and its assets emerges: Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. (more…)