![]() ![]() "This is a strictly stand-alone proposition, and there were no other considerations taken into account in connection with any other player," Alderson said. The New York Mets announced their spring training roster Saturday, and Tebow made the cut. The Cuban star can opt out of his deal and become a free agent after the World Series. Tim Tebow will get a chance to face major-league pitching in 2021. Tebow is represented by CAA Baseball's Brodie Van Wagenen, also the agent for Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. "The idea that any one player has no chance of making it to the big leagues, I reject," he said. Rivera, who wasn't drafted, as examples of long shots who reached the major leagues with the Mets. I don't necessarily view success or failure as how many rings or championships or promotions you get."Īlderson cited pitcher Seth Lugo, a 34th-round draft pick, and infielder T.J. 151 with one home run in 34 spring training games over the past four years with the New York Mets, has again been invited back by the team. Lucie of the High-A Florida State League on Sunday. "I would consider success putting in the work and looking back on this opportunity and this journey 10, 15, 20 years from now and saying that I gave everything I had, I did everything I could do to be the best that I could be. The New York Mets’ organization promoted Tebow from its Columbia affiliate in the Low-A South Atlantic League to St. "I would consider success giving everything I have," Tebow said. Tebow thought outfield and first base were his most likely positions. ![]() Tebow hasn't played baseball regularly since his junior year at Nease High School in Ponte Vedra, Florida, where he hit. He was a backup for 2012, was released and later was let go during preseason by New England in 2013 and Philadelphia in 2015. Tebow, who was not on the Mets 40-man major league roster, was reassigned to the Rumble Ponies after going 1-for-18 (.056) with 11 strikeouts in seven big league exhibition games. Known for his Christian faith, kneeling and praying, Tebow became the Broncos' starter late in the 2010 season, held the job for much of 2011, then was traded to the Jets. Denver selected him with the 25th pick in the 2010 draft and he signed a contract with the Broncos that guaranteed $8.7 million over five years. Tebow won the 2007 Heisman Trophy at Florida and played for the Gators' 20 national championship teams. And aside from the age, this is a classic player development opportunity for us." He has demonstrated over his athletic career that he is a tremendous athlete, has great character, a competitive spirit. Tim Tebow, the legendary Florida quarterback and newest member of the New York Mets organization, captivated this sleepy town Monday morning, with kids skipping school and adults calling in. We are extremely intrigued with the potential that Tim has. "This was not something that was driven by marketing considerations or anything of the sort. "While I and the organization I think are mindful of the novel nature of this situation, this decision was strictly driven by baseball," Alderson said. But he changed his mind after Tebow worked out for scouts on Aug. ![]()
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