Tim Tebow signs minor league contract with New York Mets

NEW YORK -- Tim Tebow has signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.The Mets announced Thursday that the former quarterback will take part in the Instructional League in Port St. Lucie, Florida.The 29-year-old aspiring outfielder went through drills at the University of Southern California's field last week in front of dozens of major league scouts and reporters.Tebow won the 2007 Heisman Trophy at Florida and played on the 2006 and 2008 national championship teams with the Gators.Te