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Bartolo Colon thrilled to be back 'home' with Mets, loves that
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Colon loses helmet, carries bat to first
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Bartolo Colon's a hit in first at-bats for Mets – New York Daily News
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Colon makes a superb behind-the-back play
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Reviews - GEORGE VECSEY
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GIF: Bartolo Colon hilariously splits lumber in first Mets at-bat
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Bartolo Colon thrilled to be back 'home' with Mets, loves that
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Colon's comeback bid gains steam
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Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon hilariously told an opponent he was
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Bartolo Colon's Mets at-bats - Newsday
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Klapisch: Why we'll miss Bartolo Colon
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Bartolo Colon goes WILD with swing as his helmet flies off!
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What makes Mets' Bartolo Colon so much fun to watch? - Sports
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Jon Niese Collect the Mets
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Bartolo Colon tosses complete game at 48 years old in Mexico