Charlie Kenney, McCourt's spokesperson, confirms for GlobeSt.com that McCourt is going to submit the required application within the next few days after which McCourt has to be cleared by Major League Baseball. Kenney declined to specify whether McCourt has any partners in the pursuit of the Sox. "Once we are in the process we can't talk at all about it," Kenney tells GlobeSt.com. Reportedly, the stake in the team is expected to go for at least $400 million.

When asked why McCourt is bidding on the Sox now Kenney adds, "Its pretty obvious why", referring to McCourt's desire to build the park on his property. "We really felt like we have gotten to the point in our work with South Boston community where we were very encouraged. We continue to have meetings and the deadline was approaching," he says.