Einhorn first had hinted about his interest in the Mets at a hedge-fund conference this week, shouting "Let's Go Mets!" at the end of his presentation at the Ira Sohn Investment Conference in Manhattan. At the same conference, the outspoken hedge-fund-managing Mets fan also had , whom he referred to as "the biggest overhang on Microsoft's stock."

"Ballmer is stuck in the past," Einhorn told his audience suggesting that Ballmer step down. Ballmer "is at best a caretaker at Microsoft."

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But in terms of his thoughts about the financially and athletically struggling Mets organization, Einhorn emerges as a potential angel, and perhaps savior.

notes that the 42-year-old Einhorn wouldn't be involved in operating the money-losing franchise, but rather would be a "preferred partner." Einhorn additionally confirmed in an e-mail interview with Bloomberg News that he is negotiating to buy part of the club.