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Coppolella: ‘No risk’ in potential Tebow deal
- Updated: September 7, 2016
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.
“Whatever Tim decides, the fact that he wants to play baseball is good for the game,” Braves general manager John Coppolella said. “It’s similar to when Michael Jordan or others have wanted to play. It’s positive to draw this kind of interest to the game and make it a story because it’s good for baseball.”
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.
Tebow would not receive a non-roster invite to the Braves’ Major League Spring Training …
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