Tim Tebow is the Mets cash cow. His performance on the field is inconsequential to his ascension up the ranks.
With their season slipping away, would it surprise anyone if by season’s end Tebow found his way to the Major League Squad?
Tebow is 29 years old, has never played baseball beyond a high school level and is hitting .220 in low A-ball. The Mets however feel he’s ready for the next level.
The New York Mets seem determined to make this Tim Tebow thing work. Despite a .222/.311/.340 slash line, the organization announced Tebow will be promoted to St. Lucie following Sunday’s game.It’s a step forward for the 29-year-old, though not a huge one. Tebow began the season with the Columbia Fireflies. They are considered a Class A organization. The St. Lucie Mets are Class A Advanced. It’s an increase in competition, but Tebow still remains far from the majors.
That last part might be in question, however. While news of a summertime promotion has floated around for weeks, Tebow hasn’t done much to justify the move. You could argue his batting line is impressive for a player who hasn’t faced strong competition in over a decade, but it’s tough to say he’s been good enough to warrant a promotion.
The move seems to add more evidence to the idea that the Mets are using Tebow as a sideshow. His promotion to a new club means there will be more Tebow merchandise for fans to purchase. More merchandise means more money to the organization.
More ticket sales and more jersey sales as Tebow serves as nothing more than a circus show act for fans to see. The call up means you can get a different Tebow jersey now in new colors.
I’m all in line for a fair chance or chasing the dream. Tebow however is struggling against competition nearly half a decade younger than he is.