It was nevertheless a surprise when the Mets announced that they had signed Tebow according to a person with knowledge of the deal who was not authorized to discuss it .
Tebow was acquired for a modest investment of $100,000 .
It was nevertheless a surprise when the Mets announced that they had signed Tebow , who was acquired for a modest investment of $100,000 , according to a person with knowledge of the deal who was not authorized to discuss it .