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RockaFowler

(7,429 posts) Wed Feb 6, 2013, 05:56 PM Feb 2013

Jeb Bush tried to buy the Marlins, but Jeffrey Loria turned him down

I think this would have been worse . . .

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/06/jeb-bush-tried-to-buy-the-marlins-but-jeffrey-loria-turned-him-down/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

According to a source, Bush made a “large offer” to buy the team this offseason, but Loria told him he’s not selling. A second source said Bush had put together a group of wealthy investors, with Venezuelan media mogul Gustavo Cisneros among possibilities mentioned.

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Jeb Bush tried to buy the Marlins, but Jeffrey Loria turned him down (Original Post) RockaFowler Feb 2013 OP

If it would guarantee he wouldn't run for POTUS -- ever -- Auggie Feb 2013 #1

I think him buying it would have ruled out a run... joeybee12 Feb 2013 #2

Why would he? hughee99 Feb 2013 #3

Would El Trumado then be posting pictures of the owner?? madinmaryland Feb 2013 #4

Auggie

(31,173 posts)

1. If it would guarantee he wouldn't run for POTUS -- ever --

Reply to RockaFowler (Original post)

Wed Feb 6, 2013, 06:08 PM

Feb 2013

it would be okay with me.

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)

2. I think him buying it would have ruled out a run...

Reply to Auggie (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 6, 2013, 06:42 PM

Feb 2013

And since I'm not a Marlins fan, I wish it had happened.

hughee99

(16,113 posts)

3. Why would he?

Reply to RockaFowler (Original post)

Wed Feb 6, 2013, 06:43 PM

Feb 2013

The Marlins have been one of the most profitable franchises in MLB for quite some time. Even last year when they "broke the bank" they did pretty well.

madinmaryland

(64,933 posts)

4. Would El Trumado then be posting pictures of the owner??

Reply to RockaFowler (Original post)

Wed Feb 6, 2013, 07:06 PM

Feb 2013

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