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Memories of Tim Tebow

bmfc1 Feb 17 2021 05:46 PM

https://twitter.com/MetsFix/status/1362201479776522241

kcmets Feb 17 2021 05:48 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

He was better than Garth Brooks.

MFS62 Feb 17 2021 05:53 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

=kcmets post_id=56322 time=1613609315 user_id=53] He was better than Garth Brooks.

But probably not as good as Charley Pride.



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G-Fafif Feb 17 2021 06:12 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

Alderson was absolutely (for Alderson) giddy explaining the Tebow signing when he addressed the SABR convention when it had its 2017 Citi Field event. Tim Tebow came up. It wouldn't have occurred to me to ask, but somebody did. I think Tim Tebow was signed by the Mets so there's always be something to talk about (perhaps that's why there are injuries, too). Sandy's explanation of Tebow was the human embodiment of a shrug emoji. He's famous, baseball's entertainment…shrug. There was a delightful nugget thrown in about how if you turn to Tebow's entry in the 2017 media guide, you'll see the signing scout listed is James Benesh. James Benesh handles merchandising. This is hilarious if you're at a SABR meeting. Sandy knows his audience. I thought we'd get a September looksee at The Chosen One back then but I guess He had other plans. He being Sandy.

Edgy MD Feb 17 2021 06:49 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

Saw that coming. They just kept piling veteran outfielders on top of him on the depth chart.

Benjamin Grimm Feb 17 2021 07:22 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

I was tired of hearing about him.

Edgy MD Feb 17 2021 07:31 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

I remember his first day as a Scorpion. [fimg=450]https://metsrostercentral.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/miracle-met.jpg[/fimg]

Johnny Lunchbucket Feb 17 2021 07:32 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

for all his no-bullshit exterior Sandy has a touch of PT Barnum in him. Saw Tebow play at Spring Training. He looked mostly like he belonged, in the way a minor league slugger might belong. I wouldn't have sworn off fandom forever if he got a chance however small. As I recall he broke his wrist or something shortly before it might have happened

Edgy MD Feb 17 2021 07:43 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

Yeah, injuries and COVID undercut whatever slim chance he had, which is true of any number of players, including many whose chances weren't so slim. Re-entering the game at his age was hard enough for anybody, but missing so many reps just pushed any hopes too far down the line. Watching him play, I really got a sense of what was missing from his football game. He had a few tools at the plate, but the snap in the wrist just wasn't there. I don't think of that as a particularly rare athletic skill, but since few people ever spent as much time as he did working with specialized biomechanics instruction, I'm guessing it's something that's pretty hard to just acquire.

Fman99 Feb 17 2021 07:49 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

We cheered for him here in the 'Cuse. He looked overmatched even in AAA.

batmagadanleadoff Feb 17 2021 08:09 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

2018 T.C.G. Total Mets Set - Code Name: Puppet, Pauper, Pirate, Poet, Pawn and a King [FIMG=444]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49095951053_bbfeece6c1_o.png[/FIMG]

Marshmallowmilkshake Feb 17 2021 08:12 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

I got to see him play in a spring training game, then again with St. Lucie. He was a good ambassador for baseball and for the Mets.

bmfc1 Feb 17 2021 08:43 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

=Marshmallowmilkshake post_id=56338 time=1613617959 user_id=119] I got to see him play in a spring training game, then again with St. Lucie. He was a good ambassador for baseball and for the Mets.

Agreed. The fans paid attention and cheered for him every time.

seawolf17 Feb 18 2021 06:19 AM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

I am honestly surprised he never made it up to the bigs, even for just a cameo.

nymr83 Feb 18 2021 06:32 AM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

=seawolf17 post_id=56348 time=1613654354 user_id=91] I am honestly surprised he never made it up to the bigs, even for just a cameo.

He probably would have when rosters expanded in September 2018 had he not injured his hand.

ashie62 Feb 18 2021 07:56 AM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

I rooted for him.

Willets Point Apr 29 2021 03:33 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

Coming out of retirement and returning to the NFL.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2021 03:45 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

Man, if he switched to tight end 10 years ago, he might've had a helluva career.

whippoorwill Apr 30 2021 11:20 AM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

wouldn't you guys just crap if he signed with a New York NFL team?

Marshmallowmilkshake Apr 30 2021 11:27 AM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

Good for him! I'm pulling for him!

Ceetar Apr 30 2021 11:38 AM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

what happened, was he worried about becoming (more) irrelevant?

Willets Point Apr 30 2021 11:43 AM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

Edgy MD wrote: Man, if he switched to tight end 10 years ago, he might've had a helluva career. He doesn't seem to make the best use of his Unlimited Second Chances card.

MFS62 Apr 30 2021 12:08 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

=whippoorwill post_id=62543 time=1619803200 user_id=79] wouldn't you guys just crap if he signed with a New York NFL team?

I'd be more upset if he caught or threw a touchdown pass against my football team.

He has already (briefly) played for it.



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Frayed Knot Apr 30 2021 12:49 PM Re: Memories of Tim Tebow

=MFS62 post_id=62549 time=1619806103 user_id=60] =whippoorwill post_id=62543 time=1619803200 user_id=79] wouldn't you guys just crap if he signed with a New York NFL team?

He has already (briefly) played for it.


Tebow never played for the Bills