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Red Sox | Three file for free agency Friday
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:36:14 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Boston Red Sox 1B Sean Casey, SP Bartolo Colon and SP Curt Schilling filed for free agency Friday, Oct. 31.

Red Sox | Colon placed on restricted list
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:00:23 -0700

Michael Vega, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox placed SP Bartolo Colon on the restricted list Thursday, Sept. 25, effectively ending his suspension.

Red Sox | Colon suspended
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:12:45 -0700

The Associated reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon was suspended without pay Friday, Sept. 19. He was given permission to return home to attend to a private matter. The team was intending to use Colon out of the bullpen, but he was unhappy with the decision, according to manager Terry Francona.

Red Sox | Colon to throw side session
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:27:21 -0700

RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon will throw a side session Wednesday, Sept. 17. The club hasn't decided how to use him the rest of the season.

Red Sox | Francona to meet with Colon
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:28:03 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona will meet with SP Bartolo Colon to discuss how the team plans on using him for the remainder of the season. Colon has already hinted that he does not want to pitch out of the bullpen.

Red Sox | Colon does not want to pitch in relief
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:52:39 -0700

Sean McAdam, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon has indicated to the coaching staff that he does not want to pitch in relief for the remainder of the season. He will not be a part of the team's postseason roster.

Red Sox | Colon may be used in bullpen
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:59:01 -0700

The Providence Journal reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon may be used in the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season.

Red Sox | Colon returns to action
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:00:28 -0700

Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) allowed five runs (two earned) on seven hits over six innings Saturday, Sept. 13, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out one, but ended up with a no-decision. It was his first start since being activated from the disabled list.

Red Sox | Colon to start second game of doubleheader Saturday
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:14:13 -0700

Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (4-2, 4.09 ERA) will start the second game of a doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 13, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press. He is 8-3 with a 3.85 ERA in 16 career starts versus the Blue Jays.

Red Sox | Colon scheduled to start Saturday
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:56:57 -0700

Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon is tentatively scheduled to start the second game of a doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 13, against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Red Sox | Colon recalled
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:26:42 -0700

Jimmy Golen, of The Associated Press, reports the Boston Red Sox recalled SP Bartolo Colon (back) from Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Red Sox | Colon pitches Sunday
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:07:20 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings with Triple-A Pawtucket Sunday, Sept. 7, giving up two hits while striking out three.

Red Sox | Colon activated, optioned
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:02:25 -0700

USAToday.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) was activated from the 60-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Red Sox | Colon to be called up Monday, start Saturday
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:19:21 -0700

The Boston Herald reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) will be called up from Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday, Sept. 8. He is expected to start Sept. 13 in one of the games of a day-night doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Red Sox | Colon to start Saturday
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:41:24 -0700

Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) will start Saturday, Sept. 6, with Triple-A Pawtucket.

Red Sox | Colon slated to start Sept. 13 contest
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:51:48 -0700

The Associated Press' Jimmy Golen reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) is on tap to start one of the team's doubleheader contests Saturday, Sept. 13.

Red Sox | Colon to pitch Saturday
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:41:39 -0700

Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) will pitch Saturday, Sept. 6, in the minor leagues.

Red Sox | Colon moved to 60-day DL
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:32:22 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox transferred SP Bartolo Colon (back) to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Red Sox | Colon throws four no-hit innings
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:25:17 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) threw four no-hit innings for Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, Aug. 21. He walked two and struck out two. He topped out at 90 mph on the radar gun, consistently threw in the 88-89 range and allowed only one hard-hit ball. Colon will make another rehab start Tuesday, Aug. 26 and will increase his pitch count to five or six innings and 60-65 pitches.

Red Sox | Colon to resume Wednesday
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:54:17 -0700

RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) will resume his rehab assignment Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Red Sox | Colon set back with flu
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:33:55 -0700

Steven Krasner, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (flu) lasted only one inning during his rehab start Friday, Aug. 15, because of the flu. He gave up two hits and no runs.

Red Sox | Colon not ready to return
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:36:33 -0700

Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said SP Bartolo Colon (back) is not ready to return yet, according to The Associated Press.

Red Sox | Colon roughed up in rehab start
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:48:05 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) gave up four hits and three runs while walking one and striking out one in just two-thirds of an inning Tuesday, Aug. 5, with Triple-A Pawtucket.

Red Sox | Colon to make rehab start
Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:28:27 -0700

Jeff Horrigan, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Red Sox | Colon to throw Friday
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:02:51 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) will throw a side session Friday, Aug. 1. After two more side sessions the team hopes to be able to make a decision on Colon.

Red Sox | Colon throws side session
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:48:10 -0700

Baxter Holmes, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) threw a side session Monday, July 28.

Red Sox | Colon to throw on side
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:06:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) plans to throw on the side Monday, July 28.

Red Sox | Colon to throw Friday
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:44:31 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) will throw off a mound Friday, July 25.

Red Sox | Colon to back off rehab
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:20:05 -0700

Baxter Holmes, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) will back off his rehab, according to manager Terry Francona. Colon threw from 120-130 feet and felt uncomfortable so he will take off Thursday, July 10, and Friday, July 11. He is scheduled to do some light throwing Saturday, July 12.

Red Sox | Colon plays long toss
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:42:37 -0700

Updating a previous report, Sean McAdam, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) threw long toss for the second straight day Tuesday, July 1, stretching out to around 120 feet for a few minutes.

Red Sox | Colon begins throwing
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:45:48 -0700

Fred Goodall, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) began throwing from 60 feet Tuesday, July 1.

Red Sox | Colon a week away from throwing program
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:14:11 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of The Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) is a week away from beginning a throwing program. He likely will not return to the team until after the All-Star break.

Red Sox | Colon has yet to throw
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:53:21 -0700

The Hartford Courant's Jeff Goldberg reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) has not begun throwing since being placed on the disabled list, which means he's unlikely to return when eligible July 2.

Red Sox | Colon placed on disabled list
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:03:51 -0700

Gordon Edes, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox placed SP Bartolo Colon (back) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 17, due to stiffness in his lower back.

Red Sox | Colon leaves after four innings Monday
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:28:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) allowed four runs off six hits and two walks Monday, June 16, as his record dropped to 4-2 on the year. Colon struck out four in the game and allowed three home runs. Colon was forced to leave with back stiffness, but he expects to make his next start.

Red Sox | Colon leaves game early
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:44:13 -0700

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (back) left the team's game Monday, June 16, after four innings because of back stiffness.

Red Sox | Colon has experience against Philadelphia
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:57:05 -0700

The Sports Network reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon has faced the Philadelphia Phillies four times in his career. He has a 1-1 record with a 4.00 ERA against them.

Red Sox | Colon to start Monday
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:02:41 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (4-1, 3.41 ERA) will start Monday, June 16, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Red Sox | Colon earns milestone win
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:19:48 -0700

Howard Ulman, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon earned his 150th career win Wednesday, June 11. Colon allowed one run and five hits in six strong innings.

Red Sox | Colon to start Wednesday
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:08:47 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (3-1, 3.91 ERA) will start Wednesday, June 11, against the Baltimore Orioles.

Red Sox | Colon loses first game Friday
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:37:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon allowed six runs on eight hits in five innings Friday, June 6, to suffer his first loss of the season. He struck out two batters and walked one batter in the game. He also committed two errors.

Red Sox | Colon to start Friday
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:13:06 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (3-0, 3.50 ERA) will start Friday, June 6, against the Seattle Mariners.

Red Sox | Colon wins third straight start Sunday
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:28:08 -0700

Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon won his third straight start Sunday, June 1, reports The Associated Press' David Ginsburg. He gave up four runs on seven hits in six-plus innings.

Red Sox | Colon dazzles
Tue, 27 May 2008 08:13:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon allowed a run on five hits and a walk while striking out four in seven innings to get the win Monday, May 26.

Red Sox | Colon will start Monday
Mon, 26 May 2008 00:48:09 -0700

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (1-0, 3.60 ERA) will start Monday, May 26, against the Seattle Mariners.

Red Sox | Colon solid in debut
Wed, 21 May 2008 20:42:21 -0700

The Sports Network reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon was solid in his debut for the team Wednesday, May 21. Colon earned the win by allowing six hits and two runs while striking out four and walking two in five full innings of work.

Red Sox | Colon to start Wednesday
Sun, 18 May 2008 14:54:47 -0700

Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said SP Bartolo Colon (oblique) will make his debut with the team Wednesday, May 21, according to the Associated Press.

Red Sox | Colon needs one more rehab start
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:20:37 -0700

Michael Silverman, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (oblique) needs one more rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket before being called up by the Red Sox.

Red Sox | Colon solid in rehab start
Thu, 15 May 2008 12:54:51 -0700

Dave Ricci, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (oblique) was solid in his rehab start Thursday, May 15, for Triple-A Pawtucket. Colon threw 64 pitches, 45 for strikes, in six innings pitched. He showed great command as he worked both sides of the plate well and threw 15 first-pitch strikes. Colon's velocity topped out at 95 mph. He improved to 2-0 for Triple-A Pawtucket.

Red Sox | Colon scheduled to start Tuesday at Triple-A
Wed, 14 May 2008 12:51:04 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Bartolo Colon (oblique) is scheduled to start Tuesday, May 20, at Triple-A Pawtucket.