Originally Posted by
yeezus
Well first, I think the Jordan thing and the Tebow thing are pretty different. I think they'll bring similar media attention, but not necessarily the same amount of money. Jordan was Jordan. International star, best player in the world. Sure, Tebow will put more butts in the seats, but I think it's more fodder for ESPN than it is a decent revenue stream for the Braves. I just think it's lame to give Tebow the attention he's craving and to try to drum up interest in your team via this route. And if they seriously plan on starting him at AA, he will be taking away ABs from a guy who deserves them much, much more. That will be the piss icing on the **** cake.