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I'm an MLB legend who earned $105m in career - I'm 50 but only just retiring in September after not pitching for 5 years
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Bartolo Colon reportedly makes final retirement decision
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Bartolo Colon officially retires with Mets: 'This was the fan base that accepted me the most
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Bartolo Colon retires as a New York Met, throws out first pitch - Newsday
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New York Mets fans react to team holding official retirement ceremony for Bartolo Colon in August: Thanks for the memories Big Sexy Legend
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Bartolo Colon is 'ready', still holding onto dream of retiring with Mets
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Mets Morning News for August 30, 2022 - Amazin' Avenue
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New York Mets fans react to team holding official retirement ceremony for Bartolo Colon in August: Thanks for the memories Big Sexy Legend
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Bartolo Colon announces retirement