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Not impressed with Colon so far.

Mex17 Feb 14 2014 05:07 AM

I know that sounds insane to say on February 14th, and it probably is. But, I am noticing a few things. Firstly, no press conference with him smiling and holding up his new Mets jersey next to Alderson. It's a small thing, but a bit unusual. Now, with 60+ guys already in Florida doing informal workouts, nary a picture or mention of Bartolo among them. Maybe it's because he is a veteran and he knows precisely what and when he needs to do or not do in order to pitch effectively for six months at age 40, but how would you interpret it if the first day that he shows his face is also the first day that he is contractually obligated to do so?

Benjamin Grimm Feb 14 2014 05:13 AM Re: Not impressed with Colon so far.

It's early yet. Let's see how we feel about him in, say, about another six or seven hours.

Frayed Knot Feb 14 2014 06:13 AM Re: Not impressed with Colon so far.

Perhaps the lack of pictures is due to a sudden shortage of wide angle lenses in eastern Florida?

Edgy MD Feb 14 2014 06:20 AM Re: Not impressed with Colon so far.

Mex17 wrote: ...but how would you interpret it if the first day that he shows his face is also the first day that he is contractually obligated to do so? As a good thing.

metirish Feb 14 2014 07:21 AM Re: Not impressed with Colon so far.

Does he speak english?, I don't think so, not to do a presser anyway.....he's only lived here for twenty years so....

bmfc1 Feb 14 2014 07:25 AM Re: Not impressed with Colon so far.

The least Colon could do is have Visa problems.

Centerfield Feb 14 2014 07:32 AM Re: Not impressed with Colon so far.

Benjamin Grimm wrote: It's early yet. Let's see how we feel about him in, say, about another six or seven hours. This type of attitude breeds mediocrity.

Frayed Knot Feb 14 2014 07:55 AM Re: Not impressed with Colon so far.

bmfc1 wrote: The least Colon could do is have Visa problems. Which would be better than Fernando Vina having colon problems.

Ceetar Feb 14 2014 08:09 AM Re: Not impressed with Colon so far.

I know Josh Lewin is excited to see him run the bases, so maybe he's just in the cages somewhere working on getting hits to oblige.