Sox, Colon reach minor league deal

[Coco's Disciples]

Can they renegotiate the June 1 date like they did with the May 1 one?

[ksushi]

I don't think with numbers like that his stay at AAA is going to be too lengthy. sixteen days is time enough for two starts in the minors and a call up prior to the deadline. I don't think they will need to renegotiate.

I think he is REALLY going to help us out. I'm excited. Come back player of the year candidate for sure.

[ksushi]

Someone on SOSH mentioned that Michael Felger mentioned Bartolo Colon is going to be making Tuesdays start for the Red Sox. He didn't mention who mentioned that to him. Mention mention mention. Colon Tuesday, woo hoo. He keeps pounding the zone, even if he is on a leash he should get through 6 and let the colon era begin already

[BoSox21]

thanks for mentioning that

[Youk Of The Nation]

I cant wait for all of the double-entendre filled headlines when he wins or loses:

Wang Pounds Colon as Yanks Win!

[YAZMAN]

Originally Posted by Youk Of The Nation

I cant wait for all of the double-entendre filled headlines when he wins or loses:

Wang Pounds Colon as Yanks Win!

Colon Strong as Wang Gets Dumped

[TheKilo]

http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/...ition=recen t

Even after yesterday’s impressive outing for Triple-A Pawtucket, Bartolo Colon is still one more start away from a major league call-up.

That means the Red Sox [team stats] will look to other in-house solutions - David Pauley and Charlie Zink are two Triple-A possibilities - to fill the open starter’s spot in the rotation Tuesday against the Royals.

A decision and announcement are expected from the Sox tonight.

Moral - Don't trust Felger.

[Jayhawk Bill]

Almost as good as April 30, 2005, with Wang up against Bush.

Wang came through:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bo...00504300.shtml

Edit:

Zink? They're thinking of bringing up Zink?

I would absolutely love to see that. The MLE of a AA or AAA knuckleball pitcher is his actual stat line: MLB batters are no better at hitting knuckleballs than AA or AAA batters. Zink's career MiLB ERA is 4.26--he might have MLB-caliber stuff, and we'll never know unless he gets a chance.

[BoSox21]

Originally Posted by Coco's Disciples

Can they renegotiate the June 1 date like they did with the May 1 one?

I'm sure they can but the original date was extended due to his injury. But considering his recent results, if Colon sees no window to make the big club by June 1st, I'm sure he'd leave cause there are a ton of teams who would love to add him to their rotation right now

[Sweet Chin Music33]

Originally Posted by BoSox21

well, they have 16 days to call him up or he's gone

EEI reported that he may start on Tuesday vs. KC

EDIT: just saw sushi posted this 8 hour ago.

[riverside sluggers]

I am very much looking forward to Colon being called up. His velocity is now said to be in the 92-95 range. Watch out if hes able to regain any bit of his Cy Young self

[bosoxnation07]

Colon on fire, as Wang is pulled prematurely....hehehe

[YAZMAN]

Originally Posted by bosoxnation07

Colon on fire, as Wang is pulled prematurely....hehehe

Yanks Denied as Colon Squeezes Wang in Rubber Game.

[rician blast]

Stuff ya hope you never here the announcers say:

"Colon is open and receptive to his teammates"

"Wang is working hard inside"

[YAZMAN]

Originally Posted by rician blast

Stuff ya hope you never here the announcers say:

"Colon is open and receptive to his teammates"

"Wang is working hard inside"

"Colon is earning his money with that backdoor curveball"