Bartolo Colon has been one of the most consistent and entertaining players on the New York Mets roster over the past three seasons. Like many fans, fellow hurler Noah Syndergaard is devastated to see the 43-year-old leave.
Colon reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, and Syndergaard reacted with a hilarious tweet:
Feelings right now #BigSexy pic.twitter.com/RQLzQ945p3
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) November 11, 2016
Colon has been more than just a fun-loving, pudgy guy who takes a hilarious spill from time to time (video here). He went 15-8 last year with a 3.43 ERA, but one reporter notes that Colon would not be guaranteed a spot in the Mets’ rotation next year and is aiming to become the winningest Dominican pitcher in MLB history.
Colon couldn't be assured rotation spot with #Mets and all-time DR wins record important to him. He has 233, Juan Marichal 243. #Braves
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) November 11, 2016
The Mets will miss more than just Colon’s 30-plus starts and roughly 200 innings per season.
