There are multiple interested buyers for the Tampa Bay Rays as principal owner Stu Sternberg faces a stadium-related deadline at the end of the month.

One day after a Tampa businessman confirmed he is part of a team vying to purchase the Tampa Bay Rays, a local lawyer said he represents another group of potential suitors. Tampa attorney Carter McCain said he represents a group with local minority ownership interest led by someone who is well-respected within baseball circles and in the office of the Major League Baseball commissioner.

Rumors have been swirling about a prospective buyer for the Rays for years, and particularly in the last two weeks. The Rays are approaching a March 31 deadline to continue or terminate the new stadium deal in St.