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Author:  Tad Queasy [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:23 am ]
Post subject:  Tim Tebow to Pursue MLB Career
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf ... /88443158/

Tim Tebow set to pursue pro baseball career

Tim Tebow is serious about his professional sports rebirth as a baseball player and his representatives said the former NFL quarterback's workout for major league scouts won't be a sideshow.

Tebow has trained for the last several months in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Los Angeles at a sport he hasn't played regularly for more than a decade. Tebow has served an ESPN broadcaster since his three-season NFL career ended with the New York Jets at the conclusion of 2012 season.

"This may sound like a publicity stunt, but nothing could be further from the truth," Brodie Van Wagenen, co-head of CAA Baseball, said in a statement provided to USA TODAY Sports and other outlets. "I have seen Tim’s workouts and people inside and outside the industry – scouts, executives, players and fans – will be impressed by his talent. As an agent, I have a genuine respect for how hard it is to succeed at the game of baseball and a true admiration for those who possess the talent to play it at the Major League level. Tim's tool set is real."

Gary Sheffield wrote:
I spent time w @TimTebow in the cages recently, he's a NATURAL. I absolutley believe in his ability to play in the bigs. Tim has IT #focused


Former major league catcher Chad Moeller has trained Tebow at this baseball school in Scottsdale and said in a statement that Tebow "has the skill set and potential to achieve his goal of playing in the major leagues."

“I am beyond impressed with Tim’s athleticism and swing and it goes without saying that he has shown a high level of discipline and strong work ethic," Moeller said. "I see bat speed and power and real baseball talent. I truly believe Tim has the skill set and potential to achieve his goal of playing in the Major Leagues, and based on what I have seen over the past two months, it could happen relatively quickly."

Tebow will hold a workout where all 30 major league teams will be invited to observe within the next month, according to a person with knowledge of the session who is not authorized to speak publicly.

Tebow hasn’t played baseball on a regular basis since 2004 as a junior in high school, where he hit .494 at Nease High in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Some scouts noticed Tebow’s baseball talents more than a decade ago.

Boston Red Sox area scout Tom Kotchman was with the Los Angeles Angels when he attempted to get Tebow to choose baseball over football.

“We wanted to draft him, but he never sent back his information card,” Kotchman told WEEI-AM. “Who knows if it got to him, and if it did we just never got it back. Otherwise we were going to take him.”

Red Sox scout Stephen Hargett told the radio station that Tebow’s decision not play baseball as a senior made it clear football was the focus. Tebow won the Heisman Trophy in 2007 and two national titles at Florida.

"He had a strong arm and had a lot of power. If he would have been there his senior year he definitely would have had a good chance to be drafted," Hargett, said "œHe had leverage to his swing. He had some natural loft. He had some good power. He was a good athlete. He had had enough arm for that position. He was a left-handed hitter with strength and some size."

Good for him. I hope he makes it.
Author:  Douchebag [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:26 am ]
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Things aren't looking good for Mr. Kirk.
Author:  FavreFan [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:32 am ]
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White Sox should take a flyer.
Author:  Hussra [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:32 am ]
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2020: Tim Tebow playing outfield for the Nationals, Bryce Harper QBing the Redskins.
Author:  Seacrest [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:32 am ]
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Douchebag wrote:
Things aren't looking good for Mr. Kirk.


"Let him now pay, or let him be cast out into the desert of the other site and be an anethema to all who post here"
Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:39 am ]
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Seacrest wrote:
Douchebag wrote:
Things aren't looking good for Mr. Kirk.


"Let him now pay, or let him be cast out into the desert of the other site and be an anethema to all who post here"


I don't think KS would accept him...
Author:  Bagels [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:40 am ]
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FavreFan wrote:
White Sox should take a flyer.


:lol: they probably will...
Author:  Brick [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:43 am ]
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Baseball is an easier sport so this may work.
Author:  Keyser Soze [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:51 am ]
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He should've tried this years ago. Big strong athletic competitive as hell left hander. Definitely worth a look to see if he can spin it. I can't wait to hear how he looks.
Author:  FavreFan [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:58 am ]
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Bagels wrote:
FavreFan wrote:
White Sox should take a flyer.


:lol: they probably will...

He might be able to teach Quintana how to be a winner.
Author:  Bagels [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:10 am ]
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FavreFan wrote:
Bagels wrote:
FavreFan wrote:
White Sox should take a flyer.


:lol: they probably will...

He might be able to teach Quintana how to be a winner.


probably doesn't pray enough
Author:  Keyser Soze [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:25 am ]
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Hold on. He's not trying out as a pitcher he's trying out as an outfielder. Good luck with that. Pass
Author:  Seacrest [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:32 am ]
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Terry's Peeps wrote:
Seacrest wrote:
Douchebag wrote:
Things aren't looking good for Mr. Kirk.


"Let him now pay, or let him be cast out into the desert of the other site and be an anethema to all who post here"


I don't think KS would accept him...


I meant the site that shall not be named here.
Author:  FavreFan [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:21 pm ]
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http://www.boomersbaseball.com/news/arc ... g-boomers/

Id go see him.
Author:  City of Fools [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:42 pm ]
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that's genius on their part. Definite uptick in fans should that happen.
Author:  Phil McCracken [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:31 pm ]
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YES! The location on my avatar is now timely and relevant once again! Skip Bayless and I never stopped believing in you Tebow!

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Author:  Douchebag [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:43 pm ]
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Keyser Soze wrote:
Hold on. He's not trying out as a pitcher he's trying out as an outfielder. Good luck with that. Pass

Why would he try out as a pitcher? He can't even throw a football.
Author:  Brick [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:44 pm ]
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He's already a better outfielder than Schwarber.
Author:  Big Chicagoan [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:53 pm ]
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Boilermaker Rick wrote:
He's already a better outfielder than Schwarber.


That's ok. Schwarber is already a better QB than Tebow.
Author:  Phil McCracken [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:02 pm ]
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Big Chicagoan wrote:
Boilermaker Rick wrote:
He's already a better outfielder than Schwarber.


That's ok. Schwarber is already a better QB than Tebow.

Yeah I would bet that Schwarber could play in the NFL before Tebow could crack MLB.

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Author:  Douchebag [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:04 pm ]
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Phil McCracken wrote:
Yeah I would bet that Schwarber could play in the NFL before Tebow could crack MLB.

$1,000?
Author:  Phil McCracken [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:06 pm ]
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Douchebag wrote:
Phil McCracken wrote:
Yeah I would bet that Schwarber could play in the NFL before Tebow could crack MLB.

$1,000?

If Schwarber were properly motivated to pursue the NFL then sure, but as it stands only one of the two has a job in his originally chosen profession
Author:  Regular Reader [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 5:30 pm ]
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Has there ever been a more pitiful attention whore???
Author:  MajorKong [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 5:35 pm ]
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http://www.espn.com/blog/the-gms-office/insider/post?id=12887

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I spoke to one scout who has seen Tebow work out, and he described him as a bigger, more athletic version of young Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber.


Quote:
The comparisons to NBA legend Michael Jordan's foray into pro baseball are obvious. After all, Jordan was another player with special physical tools, but his hit tool was in question.


:jocolor:
Author:  Phil McCracken [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 5:59 pm ]
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Regular Reader wrote:
Has there ever been a more pitiful attention whore???

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Author:  312player [ Tue Aug 09, 2016 7:43 pm ]
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Publicity stunt..nothin more
Author:  312player [ Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:24 am ]
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Regular Reader wrote:
Has there ever been a more pitiful attention whore???







viewtopic.php?f=156&t=99632
Author:  redskingreg [ Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:27 am ]
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Regular Reader wrote:
Has there ever been a more pitiful attention whore???


Favre. Will he come back or won't he!??!?!?! On repeat for 3-4 years.
Author:  Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Wed Aug 10, 2016 11:46 pm ]
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This is like Chet announcing new podcast platforms. They last for about three weeks and then once his "sponsor" figures out that 18 people not related to Chet actually listened, they quietly get dropped.
Author:  Keyser Soze [ Thu Aug 11, 2016 4:17 pm ]
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World's greatest softball player. That swing won't get him out of Indy ball.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/watch ... ting-cage/
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