The growing list of names of people who might possibly buy the Mets–or were ever linked to buying the Mets

It seems like everyone and their mother has an idea or has heard a rumor of someone that wants to buy the Mets. This is the place where I’ll keep track of all the rumors, speculation and stories.

Here’s the list… (Last updated: 2/28/11)

• Bobby Valentine (source)
• Donald Trump (source)
• Mark Cuban (source)
• Martin Luther King III (source)
• Michael Bloomberg (source)
• The Dolans (source)
• Ed Kranepool (source)
• Peter Kalikow (source)
• Mikhail Prokhorov (source)
• Mike Repole (source)
• Donn Clendenon Jr. (source)
• Martin Silver (source)
• Steve Cohen (source)
• Mark Lasry (source)
• Jerry Seinfeld (source)

Have more? Add them in the comments – with source – and I’ll update the list.

With help from Amit Badlandi and Matthew Artus.