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Tim Tebow's baseball career could get start in Venezuela, report says

Tim Tebow's baseball plans might pan out after all.

On the eve of Tebow's tryout for a slew of major league teams, Yahoo Sports reported Monday night that a team in the Venezuelan winter league has offered the former Heisman winner and NFL quarterback a contract.

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The respected five-time Venezuelan league champion Aguilas del Zulia has reportedly already sent the contract to Tebow’s agents. The Yahoo report said Tebow, 29, is giving consideration to playing in the league.

"He’s a great talent," Aguilas general manager Luis Amaro said, according to Yahoo.