Bartolo Colon Knew Quotations

I saw the effort (Friday) by the guys in the bullpen and I knew I needed to push myself a little more.

This doesn't take away the pain I felt, the sour taste I had in my mouth, about the way the season ended, ... I wanted to win the World Series. I desperately wanted to pitch against the White Sox. But the pain I felt, I knew I wasn't going to be able to help my team.

I knew (Friday) around BP time that I was going to be able to throw,

I knew I could pitch and get the team through five innings. I feel like I had good stuff.

I knew yesterday around BP time that I was going to be able to throw today. We're fighting for something here. I saw the effort yesterday by the guys in the bullpen, and I knew I needed to push myself a little more.

It's been four days of pain. I knew I could pitch and get the team through five innings. I feel like I had good stuff. I was staying on top of the pitches because I couldn't bend over.

It's been four days of pain in my back. I knew I could get through the fifth, but it felt worse the longer I was in the game. Right now it is very tight. It would be very tough to give you an answer if I'm going to miss my next start.