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#1 Posted : Tuesday, November 20, 2018 1:53:34 PM(UTC)
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Tim Tebow's pursuit of a spot in the major leagues will reportedly likely continue in 2019.New York Mets assistant general manager John Ricco revealed toNewsday's Tim Healey that the organization expects the former Heisman Trophy winner to return for a third professional baseball season."I'm sure that's his last impression of himself http://www.marlinsfanproshop.com/authentic-j.-t.-realmuto-jersey ," Ricco told Healey. "I'd be surprised if he didn't want to continue."No word on what level the organization plans to have him start at in 2019.After struggling between two levels of Single-A (.226 average in 126 games) in his first professional season in 2017, Tebow spent the 2018 season with the Double-ABinghamton Rumble Ponies鈥攁nd enjoyed some success. The 31-year-old hit .273/.336/.399 with six home runs, 14 doubles, one triple and 36 RBI in 84 games.His solid performance earned him a spot on theEastern League All-Star team. He went 1-for-4 with a double in the showcase game.Unfortunately, his season was cut when he suffered abroken handin July. That ended any and all talk of him possibly receiving a September call-up in what has been a lost season for the Mets.New York has given Tebow at-bats with the big-league squad during spring training in each of the past two years. While he is just 5-of-45 (.111 average), it does give him a chance to face advanced pitching. Plus, it brings fans to the ballpark.As long as Tebow is healthy coming March 2019, expect the Mets to give him more at-bats during the spring and see if he can build on the success he had this past season.While the critics will point out Tebow's numbers are nothing to go wild about, especially for a player of his age Brian Anderson Jersey , it is important to note that he made major improvements from his first season to his second, and did so at a higher level. He still has a long way to go to prove he deserves a shot in the majors, but it appears as though he will have at least one more season to chase his dream. Scott Cunningham/Getty ImagesMLB teams are running out of time to make moves prior to the non-waiver trade deadline of Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.Some teams have already made their splashes. Most notably, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, and the Philadelphia Phillies picked up the New York Mets' hot-hitting second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera.Expect a flurry of additional moves as the deadline nears. Here's a look at three teams who could be making plays down the stretch, with a focus on their areas of need.Cleveland Indians: OutfielderThe Cleveland Indians should coast to the American League Central crown, as the other four teams in their division are rebuilding. However, the Tribe needs to shore up a few areas of need prior to the playoffs, and one of them is the outfield http://www.marlinsfanproshop.com/authentic-miguel-rojas-jersey , which has been decimated with injuries this season.Left fielder Michael Brantley has been fantastic this season, but center field and right field could use reinforcements. Bradley Zimmer, Lonnie Chisenhall and Tyler Naquin are all on the disabled list. Greg Allen was sent down to Triple-A. Melky Cabrera has hit just four home runs in 327 plate appearances since joining the Kansas City Royals in the middle of last season. Brandon Guyer has problems against right-handers (five hits in 50 at-bats).Per Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe, the Tribe have looked into three outfielders: Derek Dietrich of the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Curtis Granderson and Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton.Dietrich is the best hitter and most versatile fielder, Granderson provides a solid veteran presence and pop against right-handers and Hamilton is a speed demon and occasional defensive wizard. Dietrich may be the best fit of the three given his bat and glove. Milwaukee Brewers: Starting PitcherThe Milwaukee Brewers are in the lead for the National League's top wild-card spot and within striking distance of the Chicago Cubs for the NL Central crown.The lineup looks playoff ready with the addition of Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, but the starting rotation could use a boost after southpaw Brent Suter was lost for the season due to a torn UCL.Per FanGraphs, only one Brewers starter (Freddy Peralta) has an xFIP below 4.00 (for context, the average xFIP for starters in 2018 is 4.19). Furthermore Bryan Holaday Jersey , only two of Milwaukee's current starting pitchers (Peralta and Junior Guerra) have strikeout rates above 20 percent.Milwaukee should look to secure a starter before the trade deadline Tuesday. If the Brewers do so, their roster should be locked and loaded for a run to the postseason.Per Robert Murray of The Athletic (h/t Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports), Milwaukee has considered three starters: the Tampa Bay Rays' Chris Archer, Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman and Zack Wheeler of the New York Mets. Any of those three could help boost the rotation. Atlanta Braves: More Bullpen HelpAtlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino is on the disabled list with a shoulder injury, and David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted some unfortunate news on his eventual return via manager Brian Snitker on July 23:David OBrien DOBrienATL#Braves鈥?Vizcaino is 2-3 weeks from throwing, Snitker said, but they expect to get him back this season.Although it's encouraging that Vizcaino is expected back before the end of the season, the news that he won't be throwing until sometime in August is a concern.The Braves just traded for Baltimore Orioles reliever Brad Brach, but thebullpen could still use more reinforcements.Per ESPN Brad Ziegler Jersey , the team ranks 19th in the league in reliever ERA. Only four potential playoff contenders (Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians and Colorado Rockies) sit below them in that category.Atlanta has gone 6-13 in its last 19 games and could use some outside help. Adding to the bullpen would be a wise move. Of note, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Braves are looking into Texas Rangers relievers Keone Kela and Jake Diekman. Kela has 24 saves in 25 chances, while Diekman has a 3.79 ERA in 46 appearances.
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