Since Bartolo Colon has come to the Mets, he’s had the monicker of a lovable character. He’s been dubbed “Big Sexy.”  Well, Colon has taken it too far. 

Colon is married to the woman he met as a poor 13 year old boy in the Dominican Republic. With the strength of his right arm, they were able to come to America and build a life together. Together, they have four children. According to the New York Post, Colon has two other children he refuses to acknowledge or support. 

He’s been having an affair with a woman. Together, they have two children ages seven and eight. There is an ongoing lawsuit seeking Colon provide financial support for his children.  He’s not providing support despite, according to Spotrac, Colon making over $101 million in his career.  He’s making $7.25 million this year. For his start today, he’s making a little over $44,000. 

When he does toe the rubber tonight, in the words of Dick Young, “Stand Up and Boo!”

No, it doesn’t mean you’re rooting against the Mets. It doesn’t mean you want him to lose the game. No, you’re booing the man, not the player. 

This isn’t about Colon’s extramarital affair. That’s between him, his wife, and his paramour. No, this is about Colon failing to do the right thing here. He’s failing to provide child support for two of his children. He deserves to be booed when he takes the mound, and when he steps up to the plate. 

Shame on Bartolo Colon.