KRUNKuno Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 http://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/braves-offer-tim-tebow-minor-league-contract-offer/ ESPN’s Pedro Gomez reports that the Atlanta Braves are interested in signing former NFLQB Tim Tebow to a minor league contract. Atlanta was reportedly one of five major league clubs that met with Tebow individually after his pro workout in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The former Broncos and Jets quarterback and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner is attempting to kick-start his baseball career at age 29, after not playing the sport since his high school days in Florida. Gomez also linked Tebow to the Colorado Rockies this week. According to ESPN, 28 of 30 MLB teams attended Tebow’s workout, with the Athletics and Cubs not making the trip. Tebow shagged fly balls and took batting practice, showing enough to garner some pro interest. Not sure if it's been discussed yet. Sounds like a new stadium PR move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Tebow would be in the minor leagues not in the new stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrue7 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 As a UGA fan and Braves fan, I already know the guys at work are putting together a list of burns for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 21 minutes ago, Unkn0wn said: Tebow would be in the minor leagues not in the new stadium Obviously. It would, however, drive attention to the team. Tebow is a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 He hasnt been offered yet. The website headlined it that way but Pedro Gomez just said Atlanta is "interested" in a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF89 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 They'll sell a ton of custom ordered Tebow jerseys even if he never sees an at bat. What position does he play anyway? I assume outfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Who knows, he may be a better baseball player than football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrue7 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 32 minutes ago, Nereek said: Who knows, he may be a better baseball player than football. As long as he agrees with the position he's best suited for..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Pitching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrue7 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Joking? Automatic stolen bases with that delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 He is trying for the OF. They said his routes werent pretty but he did manage to make every catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Mark Bowman says if Tebow is signed he would be slated for AA as the primary RF. He would also head for the instructional league in Orlando this month. If he shows well there he could then head to Winter Ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Just now, WhenFalconsWin said: AA seems pretty high for a guy who hasn't played since high school... Too high for this... Just now, WhenFalconsWin said: ...and is approaching 30. ...too low for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 19 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said: So basically, no good. Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 20 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said: What the heck, right? It's worth a shot. He'll sell tickets and jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 8 teams interested in tebow now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 2 hours ago, WhenFalconsWin said: That is probably what they're going for. What are the odds he makes it at this age with limited skills? Maybe the could be the position version of The Rookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said: I was thinking that as well. But Morris had played professional ball before until his injury, when he came back at an advanced age he could throw 98 mph. I don't know if Tebow has that kind of hidden talent, nor the experience. But didn't he have like 10 years off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 4 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said: He was out for a long stretch yes. The only similarities I see is age more than anything. Morris had professional experience in the minors until his injury derailed his career. How he came back at an older age and threw 10 mph faster than he had done before I'll never know. But see, that's what I'm getting at. It doesn't really matter to me that Morris pitched in the minors before his long lay off. The fact is that he had the long lay off and came back and made it to the majors. I'm not saying Tebow is capable of doing the same thing. I'm just saying it wouldn't surprise me if it happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 He's signing with the Mets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 There goes the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Glad that distraction isn't coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unknøwn Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Mets say Tebow wont be available for all of the instructional league because of his ESPN job. I understand he has that job but do you really want to play? You need as much coaching as you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I'm surprised he didn't go with Atlanta or an FL team, he has a big following there, in NY, fans there don't really care about him. So this could backfire for the Mets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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