Why Bartolo Colon is the Yankees' Savior, and Why Fans Should Be Worried
Bartolo Colon, according to ESPN, is 3-0 over his last three starts with an ERA of only 1.29. Needless to say, the 38-year-old veteran is performing at a much higher level than the Yankees expected when the signed him to $900,000 contract. So far this year, Colon has been solid, allowing five earned runs or more only twice, while pitching eight innings or more three times, one being a complete game shutout against the Oakland Athletics.
Colon's performance for the Yankees has been key, due to the losses of both Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes to the disabled list, two pitchers who were expected to perform well in an already pitcher-depleted Yankees rotation. Colon has also done a great job of attempting to fill the void left by veteran pitcher Andy Pettite, who opted to enter retirement after last season.
The recent loss of Colon, due to a strained right-hamstring during his last start while covering first base, is cause for concern. Though ESPN states the Yankees reported a couple days ago that he has been recovering well and is now on a throwing program, his age should be taken into account.
Colon is 38, and pitching far better than any scout could have predicted this year. Yankees fans can only sit and hope that this level of play continues when he returns to the starting lineup, and that it was not just a hot-streak curbed by a recent injury. If Colon is unable to return to his former-self after his trip to the DL, needless to say the Yankees will have a hard time competing in the playoffs.
The recent loss of long-time Yankee captain and shortstop Derek Jeter has also caused reason for concern. With both Jeter and Colon currently designated in rehab assignments and on the disabled list, the Yankees are vulnerable. However, the recent success of Jorge Posada and continued home-run hot streak of Mark Texiera seems to be alleviating these otherwise large concerns. The real question Yankees fans must ask is, how long can they hold it together and still be a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs?
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