New York Mets’ instructional league, Tebow said he is committed to his new sport and has no interest in fielding calls from NFL teams that have a need at quarterback because of an injury.
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The Mets are now selling Tebow jerseys and T-shirts on their official website.
The former Heisman trophy victor and National Football League quarterback is scheduled to play five games in the next three weeks.
The official Tebow Mets pinstripe uniform jerseys are selling for $119.99, but shipping is free. He had the ballplayer look down; as he ran, a batting glove flopped about in his left rear pocket.
The Mets signed Tebow to a Minor League deal for a $100,00 bonus earlier this month.
Everyone wanted to see a glimpse of something that would reveal Tebow’s chances of actually making a go at being a professional baseball player, but Monday wasn’t going to reveal much.
Tebow, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2o07 and played quarterback for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets, hasn’t played baseball since 2005.
“My first sporting activity, I played for the White Sox at Normandy Baseball Park”.
Although it was hard to tell from the first day, it appeared the Tebow-related momentum increased as reporters spread the word of his appearance at Tradition Field on social media. “General manager Sandy Alderson denied that the Mets signed Tebow as a marketing move, saying he was intrigued by the former Jets” baseball abilities.
“The whole first chapter is about the last two days with the New England Patriots and getting cut from them”, said Tebow.
“You want every one of those guys in the locker room and the coaches to know that I’m just going out there to try to perform and get better and learn the system, just like they are”.
“A lot of people would say, ‘Well, it puts a chip on your shoulder, ‘” Tebow said. What if you don’t make it?’ Guess what? But unlike other players he’s the only one who will get Friday and Saturday’s off so he can fulfill his broadcasting duties with the SEC Network.
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“I’m doing it to pursue what’s on my heart”, he said, “and to live life to fullest”.
