QUEENS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)- The rumors of Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez’s interest in buying the New York Mets have persisted for several months. In that time, several other big name bidders have been reported to be in the running for the franchise. Now, it appears Major League Baseball has given its approval to seven of those potential bidders with the former New York Yankees third baseman and music star among those who have been approved.
According to Scott Soshnick of Sportico, the league has given its approval to seven groups, with Rodriguez and Lopez’s group, that may include Florida Panthers owner Vinnie Viola and VitaminWater co-founder Mike Repole, one of the seven approved groups.