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The Atlanta Braves are reportedly 'interested' in signing Tim Tebow

Sep 3, 2016, 22:34 IST

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The Atlanta Braves have "definite interest" in signing Tim Tebow to a minor league contract, according to Pedro Gomez of ESPN.

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According to the report, the Braves were one of five teams that had one-on-one interviews with Tebow following his recent baseball showcase.

The move makes sense for the Braves. Tebow is from nearby Jacksonville and first became a national sensation while playing at the University of Florida, an area of the state that already has a lot of Braves fans.

The Braves also stand to make a lot of money off the signing and at the same time help out their minor league affiliates.

If Tebow does sign a minor league contract, not only will they sell Tebow jerseys, the Braves will be able to assign him to one of their low-level minor league clubs., That will boost that team's attendance and merchandise sales.

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In addition, the Braves will be able to invite Tebow to spring training in Lake Buena Vista, near Orlando, smack dab in the middle of Tebowmania.

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