Bartolo Colon told Nationals: 'Throw it down the middle, [I'm] not swinging
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Bartolo Colon perfect till 8th in Rangers' win
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Bartolo Colon beats Royals for 244th victory
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Colon almost loses his helmet twice in a row
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Yoenis Cespedes Learns Patience, the Power Hitter's Virtue - The New York Times
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NY Mets: Bartolo Colon retires with team after 21-year career
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Mets shocked as Royals get hits off Jacob deGrom – New York Daily News
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Bartolo Colon doesn't swing for the fences, shuts down Nationals in 7-1 win – New York Daily News
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