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re: Official Tim Tebow Workout Thread (Scout grades on page 6)
Posted on 8/30/16 at 11:01 pm to timbo
Posted on 8/30/16 at 11:01 pm to timbo
Based on those videos his arm didn't look impressive at all IMO... He's got good power cause he's a big, strong MFer, but it looks like his swing is really stiff.. I'd like to see him face some minor league pitching in a game, it'd be interesting for sure.. I'm sure ESPN would interrupt live broadcasting to show it too 
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Posted on 8/30/16 at 11:06 pm to Mr. Hangover
Yes ESPN would. Which is why someone will sign him.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 11:57 pm to Bench McElroy
I bet TT doesnt finish one season of minor league ball if he starts.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 7:33 am to RidiculousHype
quote:Actually, someone will sign him because he graded out really freaking good at his tryout
Which is why someone will sign him.
Why is his so hard for some of y'all to accept? He is really good at baseball. It makes no sense. The dude is a virgin so he couldn't have banged your wives. So why the hate?
Posted on 8/31/16 at 7:53 am to lsupride87
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Posted on 8/31/16 at 7:54 am to lsupride87
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Why is his so hard for some of y'all to accept?
The goalpost moving by his detractors since yesterday's workout has been entertaining to watch.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 7:55 am to lsupride87
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Actually, someone will sign him because he graded out really freaking good at his tryout
Why is his so hard for some of y'all to accept? He is really good at baseball. It makes no sense. The dude is a virgin so he couldn't have banged your wives. So why the hate?
I'm a Tebow fan, don't come after me. Yes he blew away the expectations at the tryout. But let's not pretend that some MLB clubs won't be influenced by the amount of PR and media attention they'll get out of this.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 8:29 am to timbo
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frick Tebow. The cocksucker was 3-1 against LSU. I'm always going to root against him.
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frick ESPN for shoving this down our throats.
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frick Skip Bayless for existing.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 8:42 am to joshnorris14
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Tebow caught every catchable ball, chasing down balls in and out of play without incident. A third scout was slightly more bullish watching him in center field, grading him a 50 defender. "A playable, serviceable defender," the scout said.
this is a surprise to me. I thought he would play 1st, or even catch.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 8:51 am to CelticDog
quote:See, this lets me know just how much people dont have a clue about this whole process. You thought he would potentially be slotted to play the 2nd most or most difficult defensive position? While being left handed?
or even catch.
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Posted on 8/31/16 at 8:54 am to NashBamaFan
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It wouldn't surprise me if he plays in the big leagues for a couple years
Jesus fricking Christ. Did we watch the same workout highlights? He looked pretty damn stiff to me. Everything else is average to below average yesterday and that was only on measurable and banking on his athleticism. He's a good athlete, that was why he would have had a shot, but we all knew/know that it would be extremely tough to hit real pitching and not BP fastballs be served up. So, you have a situation where he has a below average arm, is a "serviceable" defender and the only thing that is above average is his power. Well no shite, he's about 230 lbs and hitting BP fastballs, I think we all expected him to have legit power. How does below average/average everywhere and only taking BP translate to "It wouldn't surprise me if he plays in the big leagues for a couple years"!? Do you know how difficult it is to make it to MLB. How skilled those guys are?
Posted on 8/31/16 at 9:00 am to CelticDog
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this is a surprise to me. I thought he would play 1st, or even catch.
Left handed catcher? Tell me more about your vast baseball knowledge!
Posted on 8/31/16 at 9:00 am to dnm3305
quote:How is the neckbeard working out for you?
Jesus fricking Christ. Did we watch the same workout highlights? He looked pretty damn stiff to me. Everything else is average to below average yesterday and that was only on measurable and banking on his athleticism. He's a good athlete, that was why he would have had a shot, but we all knew/know that it would be extremely tough to hit real pitching and not BP fastballs be served up. So, you have a situation where he has a below average arm, is a "serviceable" defender and the only thing that is above average is his power. Well no shite, he's about 230 lbs and hitting BP fastballs, I think we all expected him to have legit power. How does below average/average everywhere and only taking BP translate to "It wouldn't surprise me if he plays in the big leagues for a couple years"!? Do you know how difficult it is to make it to MLB. How skilled those guys are?
He also went 8-19 against live pitching yesterday with 2 balls hit off the wall and a walk...
He also graded above average on 2/5 compared to MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYERS
He had a great tryout. Stop being an idiot and admit it
Posted on 8/31/16 at 9:05 am to dnm3305
Grading out about average on a major league scale isn't bad at all. Someone saying they wouldn't be surprised if he played a few years in the big leagues isn't that big of a stretch. A lot of players get a year or two worth of service time in the majors or are "serviceable" defenders with below average arms and above average power. Hell Russel Branyan played for 14 years and for the most part all he ever did was hit home runs.
So is Tebow playing a year or two in the majors really a stretch?
So is Tebow playing a year or two in the majors really a stretch?
Posted on 8/31/16 at 9:05 am to lsupride87
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See, this lets me know just how much people dont have a clue about this whole process. You thought he would potentially be slotted to play the 2nd most or most difficult defensive position? While being left handed?
Right?? Lol that's the same madden GMs that wanted to see trindon at DE
Posted on 8/31/16 at 9:11 am to Mr. Hangover
frick it, I'm pulling for him... Hope he makes it
Even though his swig looks like this
And his arm strength is suspect, even the baseballs he throws wobble
Even though his swig looks like this
And his arm strength is suspect, even the baseballs he throws wobble
This post was edited on 8/31/16 at 9:12 am
Posted on 8/31/16 at 9:15 am to lsupride87
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How is the neckbeard working out for you?
He also went 8-19 against live pitching yesterday with 2 balls hit off the wall and a walk...
He also graded above average on 2/5 compared to MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYERS
Where did you get the 8-19 stat? From all indications, he looked good in batting practice but struggled mightily against live pitching. I know he went 1-5 against Chad Smith. I don't know what his numbers were against David Aardsma but I can't imagine they were much better. And here's what another former MLB pitcher who faced Tebow in batting practice said about his professional chances.
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And one day Rowland-Smith relented. Like a guy letting his little brother have a turn, he told Tebow to get in the batter's box. He threw him a few fastballs at about 80 percent, and when Tebow squared one up, Rowland-Smith, a left-hander, broke off a curve.
"He missed it by three feet," Rowland-Smith said. "He was serious, and so was I. I wanted to get my work in, so I threw a breaking ball. Not a great one, not a bad one. When I face hitters, 30 seconds into it I can tell the difference between a pro hitter and someone who isn't."
He lets that hang there. He's not making judgments, just telling a story. "If he wasn't Tim Tebow, there wouldn't be people out there to watch him," Rowland-Smith says. "But more power to him. People are drawn to him."
Posted on 8/31/16 at 9:18 am to Bench McElroy
quote:Imagine that, you imagined wrong
I know he went 1-5 against Chad Smith. I don't know what his numbers were against David Aardsma but I can't imagine they were much better
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Morosi reported early on that Tebow was faring OK. “Tim Tebow’s 6 plate appearances against Chad Smith: 1-for-5 with a line-drive single to CF and walk,” Morosi tweeted. By the end of the workout, Tebow had improved, finishing the day 8-for-19 with two doubles and three strikeouts. Morosi reported.
LINK
Posted on 8/31/16 at 9:20 am to JasonMason
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Grading out about average on a major league scale isn't bad at all. Someone saying they wouldn't be surprised if he played a few years in the big leagues isn't that big of a stretch. A lot of players get a year or two worth of service time in the majors or are "serviceable" defenders with below average arms and above average power. Hell Russel Branyan played for 14 years and for the most part all he ever did was hit home runs.
So is Tebow playing a year or two in the majors really a stretch?
The only tools he graded out as average is power and speed. A 40 grade is well below average.
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