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Mets Guy in Michigan Oct 14 2015 06:32 AM

I think I groaned a little when we first signed Colon. But I think he's done exactly what has been needed. Look at his work in the pen during this series. How many veterans would have grumbled about a 24-year-old with six career starts getting the ball in a game like last night? Instead, Colon has gone to the pen and done a great job. Heck, he'll probably log as many innings as some of the starters. I know there probably won't be a role for him next year, but a part of me will be sad to see him go.

Lefty Specialist Oct 14 2015 07:36 AM Re: Bartolo

If they can sign him cheaply, they should do it. Wheeler won't be pitching until after the All-Star Break, and he can slot in there. He's a good mentor to other pitchers and they can learn from his unflappable demeanor (Matz especially could use this).

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 14 2015 07:49 AM Re: Bartolo

I was gutted the only time I saw Bartolo as Met (as a starter) was in an AL ballpark.

Rockin' Doc Oct 14 2015 06:57 PM Re: Bartolo

Lefty Specialist wrote: If they can sign him cheaply, they should do it. Wheeler won't be pitching until after the All-Star Break, and he can slot in there. He's a good mentor to other pitchers and they can learn from his unflappable demeanor (Matz especially could use this). I agree. Bartolo has stated that he desires to play next year. Considering that Wheeler likely won't be available the first few months of the season and how fragile (slept funny) Steven Matz has been since his call up, I think Bartolo would be an asset to the team. I think the Mets would be hard pressed to find a better 5th starter than Bartolo. If Matz stays healthy and Wheeler is able to eventually join the rotation, then I think Bartolo would be a good 7th inning reliever in the pen. This doesn't even take into account the positive influence he seems to have in the clubhouse. I believe the young pitchers could learn a great deal from Bartolo.

Frayed Knot Oct 14 2015 07:04 PM Re: Bartolo

Keeping him around is certainly not out of the question - which is kind of funny considering that, upon his signing, probably not even 10% of fans would have bet on him lasting the entire two years of the deal. Hell, only 1/3 of us here at CPF guessed at the beginning of this season that he'd last the year.

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 20 2015 08:40 AM Re: Bartolo

[youtube:2t0fr1o0]UkZHCN8L4BI[/youtube:2t0fr1o0]

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 20 2015 08:49 AM Re: Bartolo

My friend told me he encountered Bartolo in workout gear during a tour of Citifield. Said he's anything but fat -- just solid. His face & chin make him look fatter than he is.

Benjamin Grimm Oct 20 2015 08:51 AM Re: Bartolo

From December 2013: Barotolo Colon es un Metro Benjamin Grimm wrote: And who knows? Maybe he'll be pitching for the Mets in the 2015 World Series. I'm also surprised that I mentioned Jacob deGrom in that same post. I don't recall being aware of deGrom until he was called up in 2014, but I guess I was wrong.

Edgy MD Oct 20 2015 09:11 AM Re: Bartolo

Vic Sage wrote: Sure, he's fat, he's old, has a history of PEDs... and could blow up tomorrow, but so could Wheeler Thanks a lot, jerk.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 20 2015 09:38 AM Re: Bartolo

He's been a little bit better -- and a lot more fun to have as a Met -- than I would have guessed at first ("no me gusta" was my comment) but seems like fans + media in general get carried away with his magic, considering his underwhelming ERA. But you can't just spit on 29 victories and 60 starts.

soupcan Oct 20 2015 09:39 AM Re: Bartolo

El Segundo Escupidor wrote: [youtube]UkZHCN8L4BI[/youtube] When the hell was that?

dgwphotography Oct 20 2015 09:44 AM Re: Bartolo

dgwphotography wrote: I tried holding my nose. I still didn't like the small of this. Crow is scrumptious with a little salt, and some scallions on the side...

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 20 2015 10:36 AM Re: Bartolo

soupcan wrote: When the hell was that? The other night apparently.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 20 2015 02:42 PM Re: Bartolo

In on the ground floor, and never left. One year deals, for as long as he wants.

Elster88 Oct 28 2015 04:29 PM Re: Bartolo

I'm Bartolo Colon. I can pitch extra innings in the fucking World Series and I'm the calmest dude in the world.