Derek Jeter stepping down as Marlins CEO from Sportsnaut and Matt Johnson, and from YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com Derek Jeter is stepping down as the Miami Marlins CEO, agreeing to a mutual separation with the organization that is effective immediately. The Hall of Famer was part of an ownership group headlined by Bruce Sherman that bought the Marlins in September 2017. Jeter obtained a 4% stake in the franchise and took over as CEO, serving as the executive of day-to-day operations on the baseball side. “The organization is stronger today than it was five years ago, and I am thankful to have been…
from Adam Wells with the Bleacher Report:www.bleacherreport.com The group of buyers led by Derek Jeter and Jeb Bush has reportedly won the auction to purchase the Miami Marlins. Scott Soshnick of Bloomberg reported the auction results. Per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Marlins “are moving forward with the Jeb Bush/Jeter group and are optimistic deal will be reached for sale.” Jackson noted the sale price as $1.3 billion and added Bush would be the controlling owner with Jeter having an “active role.” Forbes estimated the Marlins’ value at $940 million. CLICK HERE for more from Adam Wells with…