NEW YORK -- Bartolo Colón wanted to say goodbye to the major leagues with the New York Mets, and, of course, his home run was going to be celebrated.
Four months past his 50th birthday and five years removed from his last big league pitch, Colón was honored by the Mets on Sunday when he announced his retirement after 21 big league seasons.
"My first home was Cleveland," Colón said through an interpreter during a pregame news conference, "But now I'm here with the Mets and I feel really comfortable here."
Colón went 247-188 with a 4.