Why do you think the Yankees helped us get Bartolo instead of the Red Sox?
So it'd be easier for them to sign him after this season.
Had he gone to Boston, he could have hurt the Yankees in the division race this season and also possibly in the playoffs. And if Colon had liked Boston, he would've most likely stayed in Boston, which Steinbrenner didn't want to happen.
So they help us land Colon, let us have him for a year, then come and scoop him up.
Not saying it's 100% gonna happen, but I will say that if Colon resigns with us, I'll be in shock.