Source: Jeter, Bush join forces in bid to buy Marlins

MIAMI >> Derek formed a team team.

The former New York Yankees star and former Florida governor have joined forces in their pursuit of the Miami Marlins, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.

The person confirmed the partnership to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Jeter and Bush have not commented. They initially had competing interests in efforts to buy the team.

The person said Quogue Capital investment fund founder Wayne Rothbaum also Jeter and Jeb Bush have in their attempt to buy a is interested in buying the Marlins. Jeter has long talked about owning a franchise. Bush’s brother, former President George W. Bush, was part-owner of the Texas Rangers from 1989 to 1998.

Last week, Marlins president David Samson said talks with multiple parties interested in buying the team were in the “fourth inning.” He said owner Jeffrey Loria, 76, might sell before the end of the season — or not at all.

Price and financing could be major hurdles. Joshua Kushner, whose older brother is an adviser to President Donald Trump, had a preliminary agreement to buy the Marlins for $1.6 billion before breaking off negotiations. Loria bought the team in 2002 for $158.5 million.

Spokesmen for Jeter and Bush to requests for comment.

Jeter retired in 2014 after 20 seasons with the Yankees. His final manager, Joe Girardi, recently predicted Jeter would make a great owner — even if it’s in a city other than New York. didn’t

Baker removes Treinen from role as Nationals’ closer

respond ATLANTA >> The Washington Nationals removed Blake Treinen from the closer’s role on Wednesday and will use what manager Dusty Baker said is a “mix and match” plan with right-handers Shawn Kelley and Koda Glover sharing the job.

Kelley earned his first save of the season in Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over Atlanta after Treinen gave up a run, two hits and two walks while recording only one out in the ninth.

Treinen has a 7.11 ERA with three saves in four chances in eight games. He will shift to a setup role. “We’re going to put him back more in a role he had success in,” Baker said.

The Nationals waited until the final day of spring training to announce Treinen as the closer.