Bartolo Colon had an incredible relationship with the city of New York that cannot be explained in this century. Big Sexy was a polarizing figure in New York who stole the hearts of all those who tuned into the Mets’ games.
He hit home runs. He struck out batters. He may have given up a lot of runs but Colon was so much more than a baseball player. He was a lovable teddy bear of a player who knew how to make everyone smile.
Even though he’s no longer in New York full-time, he is making an appearance in the Bronx when he faces off against the New York Yankees on Wednesday.