Mets still seeking miracle; sign Tebow.

[bluedigger]

The New York Mets signed Tim Tebow to a minor league contract and said he will begin his professional baseball career in their instructional league in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

The Mets decided to sign Tebow on Wednesday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. General manager Sandy Alderson met with team co-owner Jeff Wilpon, who signed off on Alderson's suggestion that they get a deal done.

The instructional league runs from Sept. 18 to Oct. 8.

Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella had confirmed earlier this week that the team had interest in Tebow and had "multiple" conversations with Tebow's representatives as a step toward signing him to a professional baseball contract.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17492336/new-york-mets-sign-former-qb-tim-tebow-minor-league-contract

[KamaAina]

1. He'll be protecting this guy in the order

[RockaFowler]

2. Great - Port St Lucie will be a mess now

I love my little town. This will now make it horrible. Traffic will be horrible around that park. Well no more going bowling for me!!

[ProfessorGAC]

3. Don't Worry Rock

I heard the contract says after the season he can go to winter league or "work with a private tutor". He isn't going to winter league. He'll go home and pay the whole 100k to someone so he doesn't have to ride busses.

[Brother Buzz]

4. The instructional league in Port St. Lucie is for only three weeks again

Then the Mets decide whether he goes to the Arizona Fall League, or goes the personal trainer route in preparation for spring training. I'm guessing this instructional league is like boot camp designed to sort and weed out the younger players, most just out of high school.