Colon could make start in Japan: The A's opening the regular season with two games in Japan against the Mariners on March 28-29. Multiple sources report that although manager Bob Melvin hasn't made any formal decisions, signs point to Brandon McCarthy starting the opener and Bartolo Colon getting the nod in the second game. (Updated 01/29/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Colon signed a one-year deal with the A's, but he is guaranteed a rotation spot. Colon was 8-10 with a 4.00 ERA last season with the Yankees. Colon returned to the majors in 2011 and surprised a lot of folks by making 26 starts. While he didn't return to his prime form, Colon still pitched better than expected and gets to continue his MLB career. It would have been better for his Fantasy value if he re-signed with the Yankees, but he is going to a pitcher's park, so consider him a late-round Fantasy option in deep formats. (Updated 01/29/2012).
09/27/2011 22:16 Rays top Yankees again, stay even in wild-card race
Matt Joyce and Ben Zobrist homered Tuesday night, helping the surging Tampa Bay Rays continue their improbable chase for the AL wild card with a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.
09/26/2011 22:32 Shields bests Yankees; Rays pull even with Red Sox
All-Star James Shields came within one out of his 12th complete game and Kelly Shoppach homered to help the Tampa Bay Rays keep the pressure on Boston in the AL wild-card race with a 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
09/22/2011 23:14 Rays rip Yankees, move within two games of BoSox
Matt Moore struck out 11 in five innings of his first major-league start and the Tampa Bay Rays unloaded on the watered-down Yankees for a 15-8 victory, a night after New York clinched the AL East title.
09/18/2011 00:55 Week 25 Fantasy Pitching Planner
Everything comes to a head in Week 25, but there are still important decisions to be made. Al Melchior has you covered with his Pitching Planner.
09/17/2011 16:22 Rivera pins down win for Yankees to earn 601st save
Mariano Rivera tied the major-league saves record, earning the 601st of his career and matching Trevor Hoffman while preserving the New York Yankees' 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Bartolo Colon made his first appearance in the majors since 2009 a year ago and got off to an impressive start with the Yankees. After making three appearances out of the bullpen, he got a chance at starting and went 6-2 with a 2.71 ERA over his first 11 outings. His numbers would take a hit after that -- as he posted a 5.18 ERA over his final 15 starts -- and the right-hander finished the year 8-10 with a 4.00 ERA. Colon signed with the A's in the offseason and will compete with a batch of young starters for a spot in the rotation. While he was not completely immune from injuries last season, the 38-year-old showed he still has something left in the tank and is an interesting option in Fantasy heading into 2012. Since the Oakland Coliseum is a pitcher's park, Colon would have value in AL-only formats and some deeper mixed leagues on Draft Day if he can crack the rotation. (Updated 2/2/12)
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