Welcome back, Colon
It took a bit of run support, but Colon got his first win since last June.
The biggest beneficiary in this venture is Colon himself.
The Red Sox signed him with hopes of bringing a CY Young pitcher back to his glory. Into a minor league contract. How much risk has the front office assumed? Not much, really. Worst case scenario, he's a bust. There are many minor leagues who spend most of their careers there. Colon would just go down as the man who once was. Best case, he recovers his health and resumes throwing heat. In that case, not only did the Sox gain a pitcher with proven record and experience, but they did so at a bargain price.
The team already had many strong pitchers. And a well-rounded group at that. Varying by age, style, and experience, the pitchers provide a powerful lineup backed by a powerful offense. They were already on a winning streak. They have secured their lead in the eastern division with confidence of maintaining that lead. What's one game to lose if the gamble on Colon didn't pay off?
Colon, on the other hand, had everything to gain in this. He could save his career. He could make it back to major leagues as a starting pitcher. He could rebuild his value and bargaining position for the next contract. He, very simply put, could become another great.
So the gambled paid off. And Colon picks up his first win as a Red Sox player. He looked strong. Fortunately, he also had the run support from the offense.
Nicely done, Red Sox.
The biggest beneficiary in this venture is Colon himself.
The Red Sox signed him with hopes of bringing a CY Young pitcher back to his glory. Into a minor league contract. How much risk has the front office assumed? Not much, really. Worst case scenario, he's a bust. There are many minor leagues who spend most of their careers there. Colon would just go down as the man who once was. Best case, he recovers his health and resumes throwing heat. In that case, not only did the Sox gain a pitcher with proven record and experience, but they did so at a bargain price.
The team already had many strong pitchers. And a well-rounded group at that. Varying by age, style, and experience, the pitchers provide a powerful lineup backed by a powerful offense. They were already on a winning streak. They have secured their lead in the eastern division with confidence of maintaining that lead. What's one game to lose if the gamble on Colon didn't pay off?
Colon, on the other hand, had everything to gain in this. He could save his career. He could make it back to major leagues as a starting pitcher. He could rebuild his value and bargaining position for the next contract. He, very simply put, could become another great.
So the gambled paid off. And Colon picks up his first win as a Red Sox player. He looked strong. Fortunately, he also had the run support from the offense.
Nicely done, Red Sox.
Bartolo will pitch Game 3 of the playoffs! Mark it down.
Steve
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Bartolo Colon is goint to have a great year! Great addition by Theo!
-Keyon V
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I've been pondering the last time a team had the overall depth of quality pitching of this Red Sox squad. There have been a lot of teams with a bevy of great starters, but that entire stable of pitchers is exceptional.
Michael Norton
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Keyon, welcome to my blog! :) And agreed.
Steve, Your prediction is on the record now. Imagine that.. he'll be the Sox's "veteran" pitcher, instead of Schilling.
Michael, it certainly is a great time to be a Sox fan. And to top it off, the scouts continue to find exceptional talent. Masterson as a perfect exemplar.
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