I suspect this means that Colon's time with the White Sox is over, especially given that he'd easily be the worst starter in the Sox rotation right now.

I think a game of Where is Bartolo? would be a lot easier than Where is Waldo?

I suspect this means that Colon's time with the White Sox is over, especially given that he'd easily be the worst starter in the Sox rotation right now.

Considering what happened last year, it sounds like Bartolo really isn't interested anymore in the playing baseball part of his baseball career.

I think a game of Where is Bartolo? would be a lot easier than Where is Waldo?

You see that small hill over there? Well, that's Bartolo.

I don't see a place for Colon in the rotation right now. That said, Contreras' pixie dust might run out at any time and Richard isn't exactly lighting it up in the 5th spot. Richard always seems to be just a few pitches away from a quality start and his fastball seems very lively this year -- but he can't seem to get out of jams the 2nd and 3rd time through order.

The Sox will need all the help they can get so hopefully Colon hasn't gone AWOL on the season and is trying to get his mind right for a good 2nd half. If nothing else they could use him as the long guy and spot starter.

You see that small hill over there? Well, that's Bartolo.

Small hill?

That said, Contreras' pixie dust might run out at any time

Could someone explain what's gotten into Contreras. He's been lights out for a month now. What has he changed?

Ken Williams is a fun quote. That is all.

Williams missing Colon. Foul play not suspected.

Sorry - couldn't resist.

Williams Chews Out Colon.

Angry Williams Cuts Colon.

Sox Lose Again; Williams Fingers Colon.

Could someone explain what's gotten into Contreras. He's been lights out for a month now. What has he changed?

Somehow he's gained a couple MPH on his fastball (according to PitchFX) and his control with the forkball has been pretty much unstoppable. If he throws his forkball in the hitting zone while working ahead with his good fastball he's very good.

When he doesn't have a good fastball, is constantly working behind, and can't throw his forkball over the plate, then he sucks. He's very frustrating to watch but I can't complain too much, he's been solid in his time with the Sox.

What Has Gotten Into Colon?

He did the same thing last year to the Red Sox. He went back home and never came back, since he didn't want to pitch in the bullpen.

"TORONTO - Bartolo Colon decided the Dominican Republic, not the Red Sox [team stats] bullpen, was the best place to be for the remainder of the 2008 season.

Colon’s decision prompted the team yesterday to suspend him without pay. He will remain on the 40-man roster but will not be paid for the rest of his contract. Should Colon change his mind or the Red Sox find themselves needing his services on an emergency basis, he could still be called back to duty."

Have they looked in Buenos Aires? It seems that missing people are popping up there all the time...

Sox GM accuses rebellious players of "making a stink behind my back": Colon may be to blame

Rehabilitating Colon's Failure to Work Causes Uncomfortable Situation For Williams

Williams Holds Angry Press Conference, Threatens to Release Colon; Reporters Run For Lives

Whenever we last had a Colon thread like this I was giggling all afternoon. My favorite involved the term 'knuckler'.

Fine times indeed.

If Bill Veeck still owned the Sox, the team uniforms would now be red-and-white striped, and the caps would have a little red tuft on the top.

Whenever we last had a Colon thread like this I was giggling all afternoon.

Was it this thread?

He did the same thing last year to the Red Sox. He went back home and never came back, since he didn't want to pitch in the bullpen.

"TORONTO - Bartolo Colon decided the Dominican Republic, not the Red Sox [team stats] bullpen, was the best place to be for the remainder of the 2008 season.

Colon’s decision prompted the team yesterday to suspend him without pay. He will remain on the 40-man roster but will not be paid for the rest of his contract. Should Colon change his mind or the Red Sox find themselves needing his services on an emergency basis, he could still be called back to duty."

So he quits mid-season just last year, and the white sox reward him with a contract? They deserve whatever they get (or don't get) from him, and may they spend management time and resources chasing this in a futile effort.

That's no moon.

"Colon Is Ready To Let Loose, Opponents Fearful"

"Colon Unleashes Nasty Slider"

So he quits mid-season just last year, and the white sox reward him with a contract? They deserve whatever they get (or don't get) from him, and may they spend management time and resources chasing this in a futile effort.

Meh. The Sox aren't paying him a whole lot, and they don't exactly need him. I think they got him as an insurance policy for Contreras, and saw whatever he gave the team as a bonus. I doubt they do much to follow this up.

Bartolo Colon was seen at a Mecklenburg County Taco Bell.

I doubt they do much to follow this up.

Exactly. Kenny didn't seem too concerned, he called Colon's agent and said they won't wait for him. That's about the minimum effort. I bet the Sox wouldn't mind him not showing up, if they're as concerned about cash as Kenny said yesterday.

Colon Cancer.

"Colon Unleashes Nasty Slider"

barf

"Colon Unleashes Nasty Slider"

That's usually what happens after somebody eats at White Castle.

AO

A headline on Yahoo: "Guillen unsure of Colon's location." I laughed.

"Ozzie: We're having problems with our Colon"

Colon Unresponsive; Owner Irritated.

"Colon Dumped"

"Trouble Brewing with Colon"

That's no starter, that's a space station!

The truth comes out:

Manager Ozzie Guillen joked that Colon was probably at Michael Jackson's memorial service.

"I worry about Colon because Colon was a big-time Michael Jackson fan. ... He might see the TV and cry all day long. He may be is in LA at his funeral, because I can’t find him. When he gets to Charlotte, Oney [Guillen] will call me to say he’s there.

“Nobody knows how big of a Michael Jackson fan Colon was. I’m serious. He might be depressed a little bit."

Remember that epic thread that came from Bartolo leaving the Republican party due to his dislike of evangelicals?

"Colon switches teams, has had his fill of Santorum."

triple pun: "Scent of Colon Sickens Williams"