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Final Offers For Mets Due At End Of Month

By Jeff Todd | August 13, 2020 at 6:50am CDT

The timeline for a prospective sale of the Mets has gained clarity. Final bids are due by the end of August, according to Scott Soshnick of Sportico.

There’s more to it than scratching out a number on a piece of paper, of course. As Soshnick explains, August 31st will also represent the point by which a bidding group must be firmed up with verifiable financial resources.

We haven’t seen much chatter on the Mets sale process in recent weeks. There was more gossip than news when last we checked in, including a strongly disputed report about the involvement of Sheldon Adelson and further sports celebrity support for the bidding group fronted by Alex Rodriguez.

While it remains unclear now who’ll come away with the New York club, the process is now set to reach a critical stage. At least five groups are known to be in pursuit, with varying degrees of interest and financial clout. Even as the Mets try to make a September run at the postseason in the final campaign under current ownership, the Wilpons and their advisors will be sifting through bids and deciding who’ll control the next phase of the organization.

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  1. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    3 years ago

    Oh the Mets could be ours?
    I guess I have to scrounge around

    Reply
    • johnsilver

      3 years ago

      Hiya Lefty. Not seen ya for awhile and glad to see you still around!

      As for the Mets and being available? Remember Eastwood from the dierty Harry series in the elevator? “Lots of things you can do with s$7t.. Can play with it, step on it, or just kick it around a little bit….” Seems how the Mets have gone the last couple of decades huh? Let Arod have it and that’s about it.

      Reply
      • Lefty_Orioles_Fan

        3 years ago

        Hi Silver

        Yes, I am still around, maybe I comment more on Football or Basketball and I do comment once in awhile on baseball,

        There just wasn’t much to complain about concerning the Orioles =0, except when they played your Marlins

        As for Dirty Harry lines, I don’t remember that one.

        Reply
  2. Al Hirschen

    3 years ago

    A-Rod and J-Lo will win the bidding and become the NEW owners of the Mets. And will do a total Rebrand from head to toe of the Mets uniform logo front office manager and coaches. And have an aggressive marketing designed for the modern-day consumer.

    Reply
    • Al Hirschen

      3 years ago

      Opponents of billionaire Steve Cohen’s efforts to buy the New York Mets are licking their chops over fresh discrimination complaints filed against his firm, Point72 Asset Management.

      Reply
      • StapVars

        3 years ago

        It seems to me like you have some ties with A-Roid

        Reply
  3. yogineely

    3 years ago

    Pics a mlbtr classic

    Reply
    • kylegocougs

      3 years ago

      I was just thinking that

      Reply
  4. DarkSide830

    3 years ago

    i dont know what would be more funny – Cohen not winning, or he does win and doesnt spend like money’s going out of style.

    Reply
    • Yank4Life

      3 years ago

      DarkSide830- Excellent point. He should win considering he has the deepest pockets. It would be in the Mets best interest if he does, because he will be ready to spend and quickly. One of the biggest Mets fan ever, should fulfill his fantasy of buying his favorite franchise.

      Reply
      • DarkSide830

        3 years ago

        of the three maybe, but you hear rumors of guys who make Cohen look like a pauper being potentially involved from time to time. Lots of investors out there who may want to make a more quiet push. He may be willing to go fairly deep into a bidding war, but how long can he last with guys whose fortunes lap his several times over.

        Reply
    • Cosmodeus

      3 years ago

      One thing I know about Met fans is that the majority buy into this, overpay big-names and we’ll win charade… what we need is smart spending; not more spending. Let the Bryce Harpers of the world get booed somewhere else.

      Reply
  5. ScottBoras

    3 years ago

    Oh good, I still have time.

    Reply
    • HubcapDiamondStarHalo

      3 years ago

      I wanna be part of your group. I’ve got 80 bucks.

      Reply
      • Yank4Life

        3 years ago

        HubcapDiamondStarHalo- Anyway I can get in on that also? I got about $50 bucks in my pocket. I’ll try to get the other $30 later. I’m definitely good for it. Sounds like we got more $ then J-Lo?

        Reply
      • Appalachian_Outlaw

        3 years ago

        I didn’t want to throw in more than $5. I guess I’m only getting a minority share. ::sigh::

        Reply
        • Yank4Life

          3 years ago

          @Appalachian_Outlaw- No worries after our trade yesterday I see where your strength is. You will be in charge of all transactions being the GM/ president of the Mets. So you will have plenty of power. I will be in charge of bringing more Italian food to Citi-Field. Obviously owning the Braves or the Yankees would be a lot more fun winning then losing with the Mets.

    • neo

      3 years ago

      Scott Boras, MLB owner.

      How many heads would explode if that were to come to pass?

      Reply
  6. 377194

    3 years ago

    Lemme start cashin’ in cans and bottles.

    Reply
  7. Dtownwarrior78

    3 years ago

    Somehow someway ARod and JLo will end up with the team. They (meaning MLB) would just LOVE the NYC teams being ran by the Steinbreners and a former Yankee player, slugging it out for the hearts and minds of New Yorkers! If I were a Mets fan I’d be praying to all above that Steve Cohen wins the bid as he would have a never ending faucet of $100 bills flowing into that team, buying up every good FA on the market. And it would be hilarious to watch him and the Steinbreners try and outspend each other. When you’re not a fan of neither it should be fun to watch from afar.

    Reply
    • Yank4Life

      3 years ago

      @Dtownwarrior78- I always wonder what happens after the A-Rod- J-Lo divorce? I assume she would buy him out considering she has more $ then he does? Yikes! Sounds like a much better situation with the Billionaire Steve Cohen buying the Mets.

      Reply
      • Gasu1

        3 years ago

        When already rich and famous people marry each other, there is a prenuptial agreement, invariably. If they buy the Mets, it would make sense if they bought stakes individually, as business partners.

        Reply
        • Yank4Life

          3 years ago

          @Gasu1- Yes, you can now tell I’m not rich and famous, like you are I guess I gave that away.

  8. HalosHeavenJJ

    3 years ago

    Are the Wilpons actually selling this time or are they trying to get somebody else to take all the financial risk while they run the team for years to come?

    Reply
    • Yank4Life

      3 years ago

      @HalosHeavenJJ- it wouldn’t be the lst time the Wilpons we’re being dishonest being fake sellers

      Reply
      • HalosHeavenJJ

        3 years ago

        Exactly. With then this is a legitimate question because they just pulled this stunt a while back.

        Reply
  9. whyhayzee

    3 years ago

    Try the Mets
    Why the Mets?
    Step right up
    And buy the Mets
    Bring your money
    Bring your assets
    Guaranteed to have
    The team in caskets
    Because the Mets are really not wearing masks
    Ignoring protocol tasks with the rest of baseball
    East side
    West side
    Everybody’s going down
    The C-O-V-I-D the Mets
    Of New York town!

    Reply
    • ScottCFA

      3 years ago

      You sound like a carnival barker!

      Reply
    • Yank4Life

      3 years ago

      @whyhayzee- well said, I couldn’t have sang it any better!!!

      Reply
    • jorge78

      3 years ago

      Not bad…..

      Reply
  10. ScottCFA

    3 years ago

    I’ll bid $2.1 billion. Will you accept a post-dated check like 12/31/2025?

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      3 years ago

      Ill pay you Tuesday for a baseball team today.

      Reply
      • cleonswoboda

        3 years ago

        stop being so Wimpy. 😉

        Reply
  11. jorge78

    3 years ago

    Does that include their broadcast Network?

    Reply
  12. jessaumodesto

    3 years ago

    John Elway?

    Reply
    • neo

      3 years ago

      OJ Simpson?

      Reply
      • Yank4Life

        3 years ago

        Brian Ca$hman?

        Reply
  13. Yank4Life

    3 years ago

    @Appalachian_Outlaw- let me know when you want to make more trades since you have that power. Not that excited about owning the Mets. Can we trade positions? lol

    Reply
  14. All American Johnsonville Dogs

    3 years ago

    Dear Lord Baby Jesus, or as our brothers in the South call you: ‘Hey-suz’. We thank you so much for this bountiful harvest of Dominos, KFC, and the always delicious Taco Bell. I just want to take time to…..ask that you force the Wilson’s to sell the Mets for the for the good of humanity…..and make James Dolan sell the Knicks next.

    Reply
    • SalaryCapMyth

      3 years ago

      ROFL! That was really funny. I can see, smell, hear, feel and taste the desperation of all Mets fans in your prayer. My droid filter can’t scrub it out. =D

      Reply
  15. SalaryCapMyth

    3 years ago

    Wow! The Mets really do take abuse from us, don’t they. We are turning the Mets fans into monsters because someone else is going to run this team soon which will be an upgrade. I mean it has to be because the Wilpons are one of the worst ownerships in the business and had a lot to do with their lack of success.

    So when the Mets finally do something, their fans are going to be really difficult to live with..and we made it that way. When that day comes, I’m going to remember I said this and not say a thing. They’ve earned it.

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      3 years ago

      now that’s a haunting prospect

      Reply
    • lowereastsider

      3 years ago

      The Dolans take the cake for that. There’s so much potential for the Mets. NY market is big enough to probably support a third baseball franchise.

      Reply
      • Yank4Life

        3 years ago

        I wish the Dolans could buy the Mets. And sell the Knicks to Steve Cohen. That would be too good to be true.

        Reply
  16. 30 Parks

    3 years ago

    Not Rodriguez – please. Just say “no.”

    Reply
  17. lowereastsider

    3 years ago

    Can someone set up a GoFundMe for me to buy the Mets? You can be my CFO if we reach our goal of $3B I promise. Also the GM position will be up for grabs gladiator-style at Citi Field featuring music by Tekashi 69 and a Yoenis Cespedes petting zoo.

    Reply
  18. Red Eye

    3 years ago

    Cohen is winning the bid.

    Reply
    • wordonthestreet

      3 years ago

      I think Cohen as well

      Reply
  19. Dorothy_Mantooth

    3 years ago

    I want the A-Rod & J-Lo group to win just to see what J-Lo would do the owners box. Can you imagine how gaudy that place will be? They might even add some glitter to the uniforms. Baseball needs some rebranding and these two are perfect to do it for a big market team!

    Reply
    • lowereastsider

      3 years ago

      She’s going to do a Rachel Phelps from Major League and try to move the team to Las Vegas where she’ll also have a performance residency. ARod will be in the booth and also be a backup dancer.

      Reply
    • Yank4Life

      3 years ago

      @Dorothy_Mantooth- Oh please no sale to Jenny From The Block.

      Reply

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