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NY Mets: Bartolo Colon retires with team after 21-year career
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Bartolo Colon gushes over Mets fans as he officially retires with team
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22-Year MLB Veteran, Former Cy Young, 4x All-Star Pitcher to Retire - Fastball
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At 40, Colon Continues to Defy Time and Weight - The New York Times
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Bartolo Colón's legacy with the Mets: Making it a joy to suspend reality - The Athletic
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