GM Alderson says Tebow signing not about T-shirt revenue (Yahoo Sports)

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson is defending the team's deal with Tim Tebow, saying the decision is about baseball and not any opportunity to sell merchandise. The 29-year-old Tebow agreed Thursday to a minor league contract that includes a $100,000 signing bonus. Alderson said Friday it wouldn't be practical to make such a big commitment to Tebow only as an attempt to market Tebow's name.