Michael Bloomberg Not Looking To Buy The Mets

NEW YORK — As a billionaire, Mayor Michael Bloomberg could afford to buy the Mets. But that's one job that he's not looking to step into after he leaves City Hall.

The mayor was asked by a reporter on Wednesday if he'd be interested in buying the team.

Bloomberg said he enjoys attending Mets games, but he can't figure out "why anybody wants to own a sports team." He said he already faces tough scrutiny from the press without owning a team.

The Mets have been in financial turmoil following three seasons of losing records at Citi Field and a lawsuit filed by the trustee seeking to recover money for victims of the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme. A trial is scheduled for next month; the trustee is seeking $386 million.

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[Roll451]

11:22 PM on 02/09/2012

Another would be savior bites the dust. I think its really unlikely that the Mets will ever win another championship with the Wilpons as owners.

[iamaconservative]

10:37 AM on 02/09/2012

Bloombucks at it again.

[jl4141]

12:03 PM on 02/09/2012

Sure thing. First he didn't buy the Yankees. Now he's not buying the Mets. What's next, he won't buy the Red Sox? Will his not buying sports teams never end?

[jl4141]

10:24 AM on 02/09/2012

This is news? If you asked him if he planned on getting a sex-change operation and he also said no, that wouldn't be news, either.