Comments on: Bartolo Colon exits shutout bid with strained hamstring

By: ndirishfan1

ndirishfan1 — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:50:53 +0000

This was a great pickup by Cashman. They were worried about his durability to begin the season, which is why he began the season in the bullpen and Freddy was in the rotation, despite Colon thoroughly outpitching him in spring training. Sad to see this happen to Colon, he was having a great season. With his injury history, I’m skeptical if he can bounce back by the end of the month. Now through the All-Star break is going to be crucial for the Yankees to stay within shouting distance of the Red Sox. Whether they can do it with only one dependable starter and AJ Burnett is another story.

In defense of Brian Cashman and Yankees brass, other than Cliff Lee, this wasn’t exactly a banner free agent crop for starting pitching. Heck, Bartolo has turned out to be the second best FA starter signed.

By: takemytalentstosoutheuclid

takemytalentstosoutheuclid — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:34:42 +0000

Thanks. I do not normally say that kind of stuff about other teams players, but since he spent the first 8 1/2 years of his pro career in the Indians system, I feel like I am justified in commenting. Just do a Google Image search for Bartolo Colon Rookie. You will not believe what he looked like back in the day. Sadly, this guy could probably have 2 or 3 more Cy Youngs right now if not for his weight problem, which has caused most of his injury problems over the years. Just no conditioning whatsoever. This guy makes David Wells look fit.

By: purdueman

purdueman — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:16:51 +0000

Don’t look now Yankee fans, but the Red Sox stallion has left the barn and is about to gallup away from you in the AL East race… and all Hank and Hal will let Cashman do is to trawl the waiver wire and bring in the likes of bust Jeffrey Marquez to save your beleaguered pitching staff!

After all, the kind of proven veteran pitching help that we all know the Yankees desperately need will mean assuming a bigger contract or two as well as trading at least a mid-level or top prospect or two. Are Hank and Hal committed to winning? Right now, I don’t think so!

By: purdueman

purdueman — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:10:05 +0000

The only thing that surprises me is that Colon and Garcia are breaking down this year even before the All Star break. Too bad for Yankee fans that Hank and Hal appear to be too CHEAP to bring in needed pitching help!

By: king3319

king3319 — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 03:00:02 +0000

Takemytalent….usually I’d say something like..”hey take it ez on my guys” but damn that is f’ing hilarious!!!! Lmfao!!!

By: spudchukar

spudchukar — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 02:24:54 +0000

As a semi-Yankee fan, and therefore rational, I do not find this info all that distressing. Colon has been flat out great, arguably All-Star worthy. But with his age, history of injury, and recent shoulder surgery, a brief stint on the DL, may be a blessing in disguise. It is doubtful, that he has 35 starts in him. And it may force the Yankees to emerge from their collective delusion that Garcia/Colon/Novia will suffice, if even for the short term. As difficult as it may seem to the New York faithful, management must decide if this season is worth fighting for. If so, they will have to depart with one of the B’s. Despite the hype, no one else in their organization will bring them the starter they desire. Hughes’ return to form is questionable at best, and I for one have always considered him overrated. He just doesn’t have that much movement on his fastball, and his complimentary pitches are average. I am not convinced the Red Sox hurlers are good enough to run away with the divsion. They are hot now, but some of the bats will cool. Soon we will be entering the dog days of August, when runs become scarce. Then it is September and if close, it becomes a crap shoot. We all know, that once the post-season becomes reality, pitching dominates. If the Yanks want to be players, they must make the move now, so they can position themselves be legitimate contenders later.

By: aceshigh11

aceshigh11 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:26:26 +0000

Man, the hits just keep on coming.

Last year the Red Sox were dropping like flies…seems like this is the Yanks’ year.

By: aceshigh11

aceshigh11 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:25:18 +0000

Uh, no he’s not. He’s portly, but he used to be heavier. He’s actually in decent shape by his usual standards.

By: smarterthangirardi

smarterthangirardi — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:09:42 +0000

Its probably too late to grab Kazmir.. mop-up relievers are hot commodities nowadays.

By: smarterthangirardi

smarterthangirardi — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:27:42 +0000

Sadly this may take a while but you cant argue with his results. He is extremely fun to watch.

By: royalsfaninfargo

royalsfaninfargo — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:11:42 +0000

All ther jokes about Scott Kazmir yesterday are getting closer to the truth!

By: jwbiii

jwbiii — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:10:07 +0000

Colon’s recent injury history suggests any but a fast recovery. There’s a reason he was available and inexpensive.

By: ryanmallettsbluntwrap

ryanmallettsbluntwrap — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:54:30 +0000

Ouch that’s going to hurt that rotation , guy was pitching lights out .

By: smarterthangirardi

smarterthangirardi — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:48:54 +0000

I havent had this much fun watching a guy pitch since watching Andy Pettitte pre-groin injury last year. Its a shame he got hurt, hope its a fast recovery for him.

By: takemytalentstosoutheuclid

takemytalentstosoutheuclid — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:06:10 +0000

Jabba the Colon

By: Ari Collins

Ari Collins — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:26:10 +0000

Strained left hamstring, is the news.

By: royalsfaninfargo

royalsfaninfargo — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:20:11 +0000

Time to bust out the stem cells!

By: takemytalentstosoutheuclid

takemytalentstosoutheuclid — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:17:23 +0000

Good lord is that dude fat. I think Bartolo is Espanol for jowls.