Report: Jeb Bush ends pursuit of Marlins, Jeter reportedly hopes to stay involvedCBS Sports, May 30, 2017, Mike Axisa
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush is no longer pursuing ownership of the Miami Marlins, according to the Associated Press. The team has not commented on sale talks at all, and no reason has been given for Bush backing out of the deal.
Derek Jeter, who was part of the ownership group with Bush, reportedly remains interested in bidding for the team with other investors. He was slated to be the "control person" as part of the group with Bush.
"Gov. Bush has great respect for Derek Jeter, and Derek remains a great friend," said a source to the Associated Press. "And he's looking forward to a great rest of the season for the Marlins."
The Bush/Jeter group won the team at auction back in April, though the two sides still needed to finalize details, including financing. The reported sale price was $1.3 billion. Jeffrey Loria purchased the team for $158.2 million back in 2002.
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