Atlanta Braves GM: 'No risk' in potential Tebow signing
WASHINGTON -- As the Braves have continued to evaluate the possibility of signing Tim Tebow to a Minor League contract, they have remained interested primarily because they do not see an obvious risk. The financial commitment would be insignificant, and the former NFL quarterback would simply fill a need for Double-A Mississippi while serving as a non-roster player.
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If the Braves were to sign Tebow, they would provide a signing bonus of less than $100,000 and attempt to get him the reps he needs in the instructional league, which begins Sept. 17. The 29-year-old former NFL quarterback's progress would then determine whether he would play in a Winter League.
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But the Braves insist their pursuit is not simply a marketing ploy. Their interest increased after their top two scouts -- Brian Bridges and Roy Clark -- attended Tebow's showcase last week.
Tebow is obviously raw in many areas, especially on the defensive end, but he generated some interest via his speed and the power potential he showed with a swing that has been likened to Travis Hafner's.
He swung and missed on just one of the fastballs thrown by former big leaguers David Aardsma and Chad Smith during a simulated game.
Full story at the link: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/199874102/braves-see-no-risk-in-possible-tebow-signing/
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"The 50-Year-Old Rookie" has rather a nice ring to it, don't you think? 
