Note: Mets backed off of Colon
As noted earlier, according to Jerry Crasnick at ESPN.com, the Red Sox have signed Bartolo Colon to a minor-league deal.
During an appearance on ESPN News a few moments ago, ESPN.com’s Buster Olney said…
“He kind of fell in to (Boston’s) lap. He actually was close to a deal with the Mets in early January, then the Mets to a close look at his arm and called off that deal.”
…added to by Peter Wade, who provided the above quote…
…since it only took a minor league deal to secure colon, i do wish omar would have taken a chance on him…having colon pitching and getting into shape would make me feel better than having no real back-up plan in case pelfrey is not ready or Orlando Hernandez is not healthy…plus with three minor league pitchers gone in the santana deal, there’s plenty of room…
