Mets Owner: Sale of Mets Shares Approved / New York Mets 'Very Optimistic' About 2013 All-Star Game

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Mets Owner: Sale of Mets Shares Approved

By Anthony DiComo / MLB.com

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Mets principal owner Fred Wilpon said on Tuesday that Major League Baseball has approved the sale of seven shares of the team, which are in escrow, and that three more could soon be on the way. Wilpon also revealed that his family has purchased two additional shares, potentially giving the Mets as much as a $240 million infusion of cash.

"[Fans] shouldn't be concerned about us owning the franchise," Wilpon said, "because we intend to own the franchise for a very long time." FULL POST....

New York Mets 'Very Optimistic' About 2013 All-Star Game

By Anthony DiComo / MLB.com

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The Mets are still "very optimistic" about hosting the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, principal owner Fred Wilpon said Monday, though an announcement does not appear imminent.

Wilpon indicated that the team's outstanding $25 million emergency loan from Major League Baseball will not affect its ability to host the game.

"The loan has nothing to do with it," Wilpon said. "I think the holdup on the All-Star Game is conditions have changed for New York City and their finances, and what they can do and their negotiations. We're not part of those negotiations." CONTINUE....