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Tim Tebow in the minors

Aug. 10, 2017: Tim Tebow waits for teammates to begin practice, following a news conference at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
Aug. 10, 2017: Tim Tebow waits for teammates to begin practice, following a news conference at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
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Aug. 7: Tim Tebow takes a swing against the Florida Fire Frogs.
Aug. 7: Tim Tebow takes a swing against the Florida Fire Frogs.
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Aug. 3: Tim Tebow signs autographs for fans.
Aug. 3: Tim Tebow signs autographs for fans.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
July 27: Tim Tebow takes a hack against the Bradenton Marauders.
July 27: Tim Tebow takes a hack against the Bradenton Marauders.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
Tim Tebow just finished his first full season in the Mets' minor-league system.
Tim Tebow just finished his first full season in the Mets' minor-league system.
Leah Voss, Treasure Coast Newspapers
July 18: Tim Tebow signs autographs for fans.
July 18: Tim Tebow signs autographs for fans.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
July 13: Tim Tebow connects for a walk off solo home run to defeat the Daytona Tortugas.
July 13: Tim Tebow connects for a walk off solo home run to defeat the Daytona Tortugas.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
July 13: Tim Tebow is doused with water by teammates after hitting a walk off solo home run.
July 13: Tim Tebow is doused with water by teammates after hitting a walk off solo home run.
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July 13: Tim Tebow is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk off solo home run.
July 13: Tim Tebow is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk off solo home run.
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July 6: Tim Tebow takes a selfie picture with a fan prior to the game against the Charlotte Stone Crabs.
July 6: Tim Tebow takes a selfie picture with a fan prior to the game against the Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
July 6: Tim Tebow is batting .324 after 12 games with the Port St. Lucie Mets.
July 6: Tim Tebow is batting .324 after 12 games with the Port St. Lucie Mets.
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July 6: Tim Tebow runs to second base in the game against the Charlotte Stone Crabs.
July 6: Tim Tebow runs to second base in the game against the Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
June 27: Tim Tebow  tracks down a fly ball in the outfield prior to the game against the Palm Beach Cardinals.
June 27: Tim Tebow tracks down a fly ball in the outfield prior to the game against the Palm Beach Cardinals.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
June 27: Tim Tebow was batting .222 with three home runs and 23 RBI before he was promoted to Class high-A  St. Lucie Mets.
June 27: Tim Tebow was batting .222 with three home runs and 23 RBI before he was promoted to Class high-A St. Lucie Mets.
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June 27: Tim Tebow addresses the media prior to debut with the St. Lucie Mets in the Florida Atlantic League.
June 27: Tim Tebow addresses the media prior to debut with the St. Lucie Mets in the Florida Atlantic League.
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June 27: A fan looks through t-shirts of Tim Tebow in the souvenir shop at First Data Field.
June 27: A fan looks through t-shirts of Tim Tebow in the souvenir shop at First Data Field.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
June 27: All attention was on Tim Tebow as he addressed the media.
June 27: All attention was on Tim Tebow as he addressed the media.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
April 7: Tim Tebow goes 1-for-5 in his second minor league game.
April 7: Tim Tebow goes 1-for-5 in his second minor league game.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 7: Time Tebow singles in his second minor legaue game.
April 7: Time Tebow singles in his second minor legaue game.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 7: Tim Tebow takes BP before the game.
April 7: Tim Tebow takes BP before the game.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 6: Tim Tebow meets the media after his first game.
April 6: Tim Tebow meets the media after his first game.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 6: Tim Tebow looks out from the dugout.
April 6: Tim Tebow looks out from the dugout.
Sean Rayford, AP
April 6: Tim Tebow goes 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in his minor league debut.
April 6: Tim Tebow goes 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in his minor league debut.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 6: Tim Tebow watches his home run in his first at bat in the minors.
April 6: Tim Tebow watches his home run in his first at bat in the minors.
Sean Rayford, AP
April 6: Fans cheer as Tim Tebow walks into the dugout prior to the start of the game against the Augusta GreenJackets.
April 6: Fans cheer as Tim Tebow walks into the dugout prior to the start of the game against the Augusta GreenJackets.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 6: Noelle Colligan shows off the Tim Tebow jersey she bought just before Tebow's professional baseball debut with the Class A Columbia Fireflies in Columbia, S.C.
April 6: Noelle Colligan shows off the Tim Tebow jersey she bought just before Tebow's professional baseball debut with the Class A Columbia Fireflies in Columbia, S.C.
Jeffrey Collins, AP
April 6: Tim Tebow talks with teammate Gene Cone before the team's minor league game.
April 6: Tim Tebow talks with teammate Gene Cone before the team's minor league game.
Sean Rayford, AP
April 6: Tim Tebow waits his turn to hit.
April 6: Tim Tebow waits his turn to hit.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 6: Tim Tebow practices his bunting during batting practice.
April 6: Tim Tebow practices his bunting during batting practice.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 6: Tim Tebow preps before his first minor league game.
April 6: Tim Tebow preps before his first minor league game.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 6: Tim Tebow prepares for his first minor league game with the Columbia Fireflies.
April 6: Tim Tebow prepares for his first minor league game with the Columbia Fireflies.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
April 6, 2017: Tim Tebow starts in left field for the Columbia Fireflies.
April 6, 2017: Tim Tebow starts in left field for the Columbia Fireflies.
Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports
Tim Tebow T-shirt jerseys are available for $25 at the Columbia Fireflies team store at Spirit Communications Park.
Tim Tebow T-shirt jerseys are available for $25 at the Columbia Fireflies team store at Spirit Communications Park.
Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY Sports
A tarp covers the field at Spirit Communications Park on the eve of Tim Tebow's minor league debut with the Columbia Fireflies.
A tarp covers the field at Spirit Communications Park on the eve of Tim Tebow's minor league debut with the Columbia Fireflies.
Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY Sports
Workers busily prepared Spirit Communications Park for the Columbia Fireflies season opener on April 6, when Tim Tebow makes his minor league baseball debut.
Workers busily prepared Spirit Communications Park for the Columbia Fireflies season opener on April 6, when Tim Tebow makes his minor league baseball debut.
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