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Look: Bartolo Colon Prepares for New York Mets' Old Timers Day

Look: Bartolo "big sexy" Colon is readying himself for New York Mets' Old Timers Day.

Pat Ragazzo

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The ageless wonder.

The New York Mets' official Twitter account reposted a clip of Bartolo "big sexy" Colon throwing off a mound in preparation for Old Timers Day on Saturday.

Colon will join upwards of 60 former Mets tomorrow in the organization's first Old Timers Day since 1994. 

Colon pitched for the Mets from 2014 through 2016, making the All-Star team in his final season in Queens. Colon's last campaign with the Mets also saw him crank the first home run of his career, which came at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres. 

Earlier in the 2022 season, a viral video emerged of Colon throwing a bullpen, as he hoped the Mets would give him a call after losing Max Scherzer and Tylor Megill to injury. They did give him a call this year, but to participate in Old Timers Day, as opposed to joining the big-league pitching staff.

The 48-year-old pitched in the Mexican League in 2021. He last appeared in the major leagues for the Texas Rangers in 2018. 

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PAT RAGAZZO

Pat Ragazzo is the reporter, publisher, site manager and executive editor for Sports Illustrated's Mets and Yankees On SI websites. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has been seen on several major TV Network stations including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is frequently heard on ESPN New York FM 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM as a guest. Pat also serves as the Mets insider for the "Allow Me 2 Be Frank" podcast hosted by Frank "The Tank" Fleming of Barstool Sports. You can follow him on Twitter/X: @ragazzoreport.

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