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After his performance in spring training, where can we expect to see Tebow?
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It seems like the New York Mets can’t get enough of Tim Tebow.

After saying twice this spring training that Tebow’s stint in big-league camp was over, they have reversed course. Again.

And Tebow recorded an opposite-field single in his first at bat against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael Wacha off of a 95 mph fastball. He struck out looking in his second at-bat on three pitches, and grounded out to the pitcher in his final plate appearance. Tebow played left field, where he made a running catch on a long fly ball, and batted seventh.

The former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner came off his most impressive performance, a two-hit effort and a diving catch in right field against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Tebow is 4-for-17 with five strikeouts in spring training.

After beating the Cardinals 16-2 on Friday, the Mets used a starting lineup that featured nobody projected to start on opening day.

Ironically, Noah Syndergaard, the Mets’ opening day pitcher, took the mound in a minor league game. But for pitchers, it’s all about building up innings and getting a feel for your repertoire.

Robert Gsellman was the starting pitcher against the Cardinals.

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