Former Brave and Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine is reportedly a member of one of two groups Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday is likely to buy the Florida Marlins; he's "convinced" it will happen, according to a report from the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson.
There are two chief groups vying to purchase the team from current owner Jeffrey Loria. One is led by former New York Yankees great Derek Jeter, while the other -- the one Glavine is said to be a part of -- is led by Solamere Capital founder Tagg Romney, son of former Senator and U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Manfred said he hopes “we get some clarity well before the trading deadline,” at least partly so the new owners could be part of the process of deciding whether the team will be buyers or sellers at the deadline.
The 51-year-old Glavine won 305 games, and had two stints pitching with the Braves. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
