The rumors are becoming true-mors ... with Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez taking real steps to try and buy the NY Mets!
There's been a buzz for months that A-Rod and J.Lo were interested in the team ... but now, they've reportedly retained JPMorgan Chase to raise capital so they can make a serious offer.
So, why does such a fabulously wealthy couple need capital?
The Mets ain't cheap -- in fact, hedge fund superstar Steve Cohen was thiiiis close to buying 80% of the team in a deal valued at $2.6 BILLION, but it fell through.