Mets Season in Review: Bartolo Colon
By Vincent Perricone

Projected Role in 2017
Being with the Braves, you have to think Colon could possibly be the opening day starter for Atlanta. With moves being made (signing RA Dickey to a 1 yr/$7.5 million and trading for Jaime García), the rotation isn’t as bad as people would think. Led a year ago by Julio Teheran, these guys, especially Dickey and Colon, were brought in to eat innings for a young team.
Colon, who started an opening day for the Mets, could slot anywhere in that rotation. He brings a veteran presence to a team who is looking to make some noise in the future. With a good lineup, the pitching will need to step it up if the Braves want to compete next year. I could see Atlanta nearing a .500 record this year if everything works out.