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Bartolo Misses Us

G-Fafif May 18 2020 04:48 PM

He's back...with a book to promote. Colon, who has pitched 21 seasons and won 247 games, said his time with the Mets from 2014 to '16 held some of his fondest memories. He highlighted the clubhouse environment and the Mets' young pitching staff, particularly Noah Syndergaard, who anointed him "Big Sexy" -- which became the title of his recently released autobiography. “That Mets team was really something special," he said. "I've played with 10 teams, but with the Mets, the way all those players treated me, how that entire franchise treated me, from the front office to the kitchen staff, it was amazing. And Mets fans are the best. In the beginning, when they laughed at me every time my helmet fell off, at first I felt uncomfortable. But when I saw how much the fans enjoyed it, I asked for a bigger batting helmet so that it would fall more because it was so much fun for them!" He added: "If it was up to me, I would retire with the Mets. I would like my career to end in New York." https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29190477/bartolo-colon-46-yearns-one-more-season-majors

MFS62 May 18 2020 06:06 PM Re: Bartolo Misses Us

It was very obvious that the kitchen staff treated him well. But we'd love to see him come back for his fond farewell to baseball. Later

G-Fafif May 18 2020 06:20 PM Re: Bartolo Misses Us

K-Rod misses MLB in general, also eyes a comeback. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/05/k-rod-plans-another-comeback-effort.html

Frayed Knot May 18 2020 06:31 PM Re: Bartolo Misses Us

He and the NYM staff ... not so warm and fuzzy.

Lefty Specialist May 19 2020 07:01 AM Re: Bartolo Misses Us

Wouldn't mind Bartolo as a coach. But as a player.....that buffet table has sailed.