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Bartolo Colon - January 2008

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Rangers Continue Search For Pitching Help
Rangers Continue Search For Pitching Help
mvn.com — The Texas Rangers, now minus prospective #5 starter Edinson Volquez, are once again in the market for... a veteran pitcher to aid the back end of their questionable starting rotation. Might the likes of Bartolo Colon, Jason Jennings or Josh Towers be an answer to their prayers? (more) Rangers Continue Search For Pitching Help
Saturday Morning Rangers Notes
mvn.com — The Rangers ink right-hander Jason Davis; Josh Hamilton's interview with The Ticket's Norm Hitzges; has Texas fallen... out of the running for free agent starter Bartolo Colon? (more) Saturday Morning Rangers Notes
Royals To Sign Bartolo Colon?
mlbtraderumors.com — According to the Dominican site Impacto Deportivo, the Royals are moving toward signing Bartolo Colon .  Here's... the article in its original form , and here it is via Google Translator .  We'll have to wait for confirmation and details ... (more) Royals To Sign Bartolo Colon?
Ozzie Guillen Scouting Bartolo Colon
whbf.com — White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has traveled to the Dominican Republic to see Colon pitch in the... Dominican winter league. (more) Ozzie Guillen Scouting Bartolo Colon
Colon-o-Scopy
baseballprospectus.com — Monday’s Dominican League Finals game featured Bartolo Colon pitching for the Cibao Eagles against his Angels teammate,... Ervin Santana . Since Colon’s probably the most prominent unsigned free agent remaining on the market (non- Barry ... (more) Colon-o-Scopy
Santana trade opens market for free agent pitchers
Santana trade opens market for free agent pitchers
usatoday.com — The New York Mets, according to a high-ranking official privy to the negotiations, are close to agreeing... to a five- or six-year contract extension with pitcher Johan Santana that will average about $21.5 million a year. That should open the logjam for ... (more) Santana trade opens market for free agent pitchers
Roundup - Investigating, Signings and Rumors
Roundup - Investigating, Signings and Rumors
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — MLB creates a department of investigations, Jocketty bleeding red, Feliz a target, Colon in a White So... uniform?, new winter trend with mini-camps... (more) Roundup - Investigating, Signings and Rumors
Bad Fireworks at Jacobs Field
Bad Fireworks at Jacobs Field
homerderby.com — Six years ago that there were some unexpected fireworks at Jacobs Field. And not because the Indians... hit any big Home Runs either … No, some idiot threw a huge firecracker that hurt two people. Video at HRD. (more) Bad Fireworks at Jacobs Field
Kansas City Royals: Kings of the consolation prize?
Kansas City Royals: Kings of the consolation prize?
sports.aol.com — January 3 --- FANHOUSE: They wanted a hard hitting outfielder. Their preference was Andruw Jones, but instead... they got Jose Guillen. They wanted a front line pitcher. Their preference was Hiroki Kuroda, but he signed with the Dodgers. Now it looks like they've found their consolation prize in that respect as well, as according to Impacto Deportivo, they're close to signing Bartolo Colon... (more) Kansas City Royals: Kings of the consolation prize?
Colon Missed Last Two Starts?
mlbtraderumors.com — A friend in the Dominican Republic notes that Bartolo Colon has missed his last two starts.  Maybe... he's done showcasing and now awaits an offer; I'm not sure at this point.  Word a few days ago was that Colon had yet to crack 90 mph. The ... (more) Colon Missed Last Two Starts?
Buzz: Royals and Bartolo Colon
metsblog.com — According to Impacto Deportivo , the Royals may be close to signing free-agent RHP Bartolo Colon .... …thanks to Steve W for the link … (more) Buzz: Royals and Bartolo Colon
Colon Ready To Put Exclamation Point on Career?
Colon Ready To Put Exclamation Point on Career?
mopupduty.com — This week Bartolo Colon worked out for scouts in his native Dominican Republic. Apparently, they did not... like what they saw. (more) Colon Ready To Put Exclamation Point on Career?
Note: Colon not hitting 90-mph
Note: Colon not hitting 90-mph
metsblog.com — Earlier this week, Impacto Deportivo  wrote that the Royals may be close to signing free-agent RHP Bartolo... Colon . However, today, Impacto Deportivo  writes that, despite his streak of two to three good outings in the ... (more) Note: Colon not hitting 90-mph
Odds and Ends: Reyes vs. Ramirez, Blanton, Colon
mlbtraderumors.com — Let's round up some random links for today... This is one of the more impressive rants I've... heard .  Seems that he lost his cool or something. Fantasy baseball shortstop smackdown: Jose Reyes vs. Hanley Ramirez . Ken Rosenthal says the ... (more) Odds and Ends: Reyes vs. Ramirez, Blanton, Colon
Olney: Mets Backed Off On Colon
mlbtraderumors.com — Buster Olney has a note about the Mets and Bartolo Colon in today's blog : Heard Thursday... that Colon on the verge of signing with the Mets last week, but the Mets backed off after taking a closer look at the condition of his right arm. This ... (more) Olney: Mets Backed Off On Colon
Dutton On Royals' Free Agent Starter Search
mlbtraderumors.com — I recently named the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton as Rumor Royalty for the Royals.  He was... kind enough to answer a few questions for the site. MLBTR: It seems pretty clear the Royals are going to sign a veteran starter.  They've been ... (more) Dutton On Royals' Free Agent Starter Search
Ruben Amaro Jr. Chats Phillies
mlbtraderumors.com — Phils assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. recently did a chat at MLB.com .  I remember Frank Wren... did one in mid-November ; this is a cool trend.  Amaro admits that the Phils are still considering upgrading at third base.  They've had ... (more) Ruben Amaro Jr. Chats Phillies
Buzz: Mets Back Off of Bartolo Colon
Buzz: Mets Back Off of Bartolo Colon
metsblog.com — In his outstanding blog for ESPN.com , free-agent RHP Bartolo Colon was ‘on the verge’ of signing... with the Mets last week, ‘but the Mets backed off after taking a closer look at the condition of his right arm.’ Last week, a ... (more) Buzz: Mets Back Off of Bartolo Colon
Monday Hot Stove
Monday Hot Stove
mypinstripes.blogspot.com — Yadier Molina agreed to terms on a brand spanking new contract with the Cardinals today. The 4-year... deal also has an option of a 5th year, and would buy out his 2nd year of free agency. The Royals have signed Brett Tomko to a 1-year, $3 million ... (more) Monday Hot Stove