Colon placed on revocable waivers

[bloodbrother]

Good grief no.

 

Why not see what LeBlanc can do first?  Colon is not a difference maker. 

 

Of course he's not, but it would improve the depth.

[mtangelsfan]

Given how Colon has looked agains the A's and M's this year combined with how we've struggled, I'm not sure how you can't take a chance on him.

 

We haven't struggled with starting pitching.  And that is an incredibly small sample size you are referencing.

[Season Over]

Hmm, I don't think the Angels are interested then?

 

The Angels were last of all teams in the claiming order (worst-to-first NL, then worst-to-first AL, by records on Saturday 8/23).  If the Angels placed a claim, they'd have exclusive negotiating rights or could get him for nothing if the Mets just let him go.  The fact that the Angels did not place a claim must mean they don't want him, right?  Because now there's just an open market to bid for his services and the Angels have to compete with everyone else, which would put them at a competitive disadvantage.

 

Disappointing.  I for one was in favor of adding Colon...

 

The Angels still might have interest.  By claiming him, the Mets can simply dump the contract on the Angels.  Now the Angels can walk away from the negotiating table if they don't like the deal.

Edited August 25, 2014 by Season Over

[bloodbrother]

I think Colon would be an improvement over LeBlanc, though not a massive one. Feldman sucks, though

 

With Angels passing on Colon though, probably means they don't have any interest Likely comes down to them not wanting to take on his contract

[Capital_Dave]

The only thing I can think of is they want the Mets to pay at least a portion of the contract.  Colon + cash considerations for a nothing prospect...

[nando714]

If leblanc gets rocked tonight I wonder if some people are going to change their tune about adding a sp

[Stradling]

If leblanc gets rocked tonight I wonder if some people are going to change their tune about adding a sp

Of course they will. I don't think anyone is against adding a starter, just some are against adding a 41 year old former PED user.

[YouthofToday]

We need Feldman and Colon IMO.

[Chuck]

I think the Angels want to wait and see what they get out of LeBlanc. 

 

Personally, I think Colon would ROUND out our rotation nicely. 

[tdawg87]

I think the Angels want to wait and see what they get out of LeBlanc. 

 

Personally, I think Colon would ROUND out our rotation nicely. 

 

FAT JOKES!

[Season Over]

I think the Angels want to wait and see what they get out of LeBlanc. 

 

Personally, I think Colon would ROUND out our rotation nicely. 

 

[YouthofToday]

I'm not sure why 1 game would matter all that much to determine what a 30-year-old SP who had a 5+ ERA last year in the pitching friendly confines of Miami has? The book is out on him.

[nando714]

Of course they will. I don't think anyone is against adding a starter, just some are against adding a 41 year old former PED user.

Who cares if he used peds?

Last time I checked the mlb doesn't take away wins and accomplishments from teams with ped users

Edited August 25, 2014 by nando714

[Erstad Grit]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 12s

Sources: Both #Mets’ Colon and #Astros’ Feldman cleared waivers. Eligible to be traded to any team.

 

WOW!

 

Go Jedi........

 

wait so why didn't we put a claim?

[Chuck]

FAT JOKES!

 

I couldn't resist. 

[Stradling]

Who cares if he used peds?

Last time I checked the mlb doesn't take away wins and accomplishments from teams with ped users

I care but more importantly I think Arte cares. I could be wrong.

[CanadianHalo]

@MikeDiGiovanna: Veteran #Mets RHP Bartolo Colon does not appear to be a fit for #Angels, right now, and here's why: http://t.co/RKlX6aXCf7

[FabulousFabregas]

@MikeDiGiovanna: Veteran #Mets RHP Bartolo Colon does not appear to be a fit for #Angels, right now, and here's why: http://t.co/RKlX6aXCf7

I hope we find a way to get Colon, I think getting him would lock up the division for us.

[nando714]

I hope we find a way to get Colon, I think getting him would lock up the division for us.

We need him I agree ff

[Troll Daddy]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 12s

Sources: Both #Mets’ Colon and #Astros’ Feldman cleared waivers. Eligible to be traded to any team.

 

No surprise here

[DW711]

I think the Angels want to wait and see what they get out of LeBlanc. 

 

Personally, I think Colon would ROUND out our rotation nicely. 

 

Even if LeBlanc throws seven shutout innings tonight..I'd still be trying to get another pitcher (or just try Rasmus as a spot starter).

[LAAFANofLA]

[disarcina]

now it's irrevocable waivers -- so for some team to claim him is really just as a block -- otherwise you wait and then sign him and take on one month and one day of his contract (would have to have him on the roster before Sept. 1 for him to be playoff eligible).

 

if LeBlanc's start doesn't go well for us today, Colon could be back in Anaheim -- that equates to what? Something about $915,000 for maybe 5 , 6 max, starts in September.

 

Nice work if you can get it and apparently, Colon at 41/42 can.

 

I'm hoping LeBlanc has a quality start tonight and the pen picks him up in the 7th to shut down Miami the rest of the way.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

now it's irrevocable waivers -- so for some team to claim him is really just as a block -- otherwise you wait and then sign him and take on one month and one day of his contract (would have to have him on the roster before Sept. 1 for him to be playoff eligible).

if LeBlanc's start doesn't go well for us today, Colon could be back in Anaheim -- that equates to what? Something about $915,000 for maybe 5 , 6 max, starts in September.

Nice work if you can get it and apparently, Colon at 41/42 can.

I'm hoping LeBlanc has a quality start tonight and the pen picks him up in the 7th to shut down Miami the rest of the way.

I'm not exactly sure what you meant to say, but if the Angels or another team trades for a Colon, they'll be responsible for paying him the 11 M that he's due in 2015. They would be on the hook for the remainder of his contract (not just this season).

[Lou]

We should trade for Colon