Some days in sports history are way more eventful than others, and May 7 is at the top of that list.
Bartolo Colon, who was designated for assignment last week by the Atlanta Braves, has agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins after the New York Mets said they "made a strong effort" to re-sign the popular right-hander.
The Mets are mulling the possibility of reacquiring pitcher Bartolo Colon, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
Think you've seen it all? You haven't. Even as baseball hibernates this week, don't forget what makes the sport so wonderfully bizarre.
One day after signing 42-year-old R.A. Dickey, the Braves have made a deal with 43-year-old pitcher Bartolo Colon, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Giants infielder Eduardo Nunez was left off the roster for Wednesday night's NL wild-card game against the Mets, and San Francisco opted to go with 11 pitchers.
