【】Big Sexy is leaving the Big Apple.

Big Sexy is leaving the Big Apple.  。

Bartolo Colon, the 43-year-old starting pitcher who spent the past three seasons in New York with the Mets, agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Braves on Friday.。

Affectionately called Big Sexy by teammates and the media, Colon is known for providing both laughable moments and surprising athleticism considering his stout frame. He also gave the Mets' pitching depth in a season plagued by injuries.  。

Here's an ode to Big Sexy, baseball's GIF hero.。

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Me rn hearing that #bigsexy is signing with the Braves #noooooooooooooo pic.twitter.com/CHWcwXJvBb 。

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Bartolo Colon brings all kinds of fun every fifth day as well. #Braves pic.twitter.com/UzVQ9Cciih 。

So much defense: pic.twitter.com/LX0ICgHlyr 。

Must we never forget. #BigSexy #Mets pic.twitter.com/3gMzykboxH 。

MLB: 43 year old Bartolo Colon signs one year, $12.5 million with #Braves. Pending a physical, then ready to go. pic.twitter.com/NkPMQJ1kvp。— Spark Sports (Spark_Sports_) November 11, 2016  。