Mets Season in Review: Bartolo Colon

By Vincent Perricone
Sep 21, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) smiles as he leaves the game in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) smiles as he leaves the game in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Projected Role in 2017

Sep 21, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) takes the ball from New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) takes the ball from New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

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.

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