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    Time To Check In On Everyone's Favorite New York Baseball Feud

    Two reasons that the Yankees-Red Sox playoff brawl of 2003 may have been the best baseball fight of all time: 1. Don Zimmer body-slam goodness, and how often do you see that? And 2., we continue to reap fantastic quotes, even five years later. In an interview with Michael Kay for the YES Network program Center Stage on Monday, Jorge Posada criticized Pedro Martinez — who was with the Red Sox then — for his actions in the fight. Martinez then fired back with an angry tirade on Tuesday. Let's watch the fun. More »

    11:00 AM on Wed Sep 17 2008
    By Rick Chandler
    8,471 views, 47 comments

    Most discussed shea_guevara: Just kidding; they're doomed, as you know. I think the Greeks had a word for this. more »

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    The Joy And Despair Of Two New York Pitching Debuts


    So as we check in this morning on the great city and state of New York, we see much wailing and gnashing of teeth over the daring Joba-Chamberlain-as-a-starter experiment (he flew too close to the sun on mashed potato wings), and great rejoicing over the return of Pedro Martinez. Joba lasted just 2 1/3 innings in a loss to the Blue Jays, and Martinez looked solid in a win over the Giants ... although he was pitching against Barry Zito and got nine runs of support. So factor that in. More »

    10:40 AM on Wed Jun 4 2008
    By Rick Chandler
    4,962 views, 72 comments

    Latest by PaulByrdsDentist: So when is it my turn to manage the Indians? I figure I can't do much worse than starting TOM more »

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    Could This Be The End For Our Pedro?

    First off, all of you Mets fans who are saying "Pedro who?", just stop it. Pedro Martinez, who is on the verge of returning to New York's starting rotation, says that this season might well be his last. And you don't know it now, but you'll miss him when he's gone. Yes, you will. More »

    4:45 PM on Tue May 20 2008
    By Rick Chandler
    3,144 views, 40 comments

    Latest by NYSportscene: Yes, Met fans will miss Pedro when he is officially gone. He is definitely a unique guy and - more »

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    Pedro Hears A Pop

    You didn't think Mets fans were going to stay happy and optimistic about the season very long, did you? Pedro Martinez pulled/tore/yoinked his hamstring/tendon/groin/anal fissure and very well might miss a few weeks. As if just to rub it in, new reliever Matt Wise gave up a walk-off homer to Robert Andino in the Marlins' 5-4 extra inning win. More »

    9:15 AM on Wed Apr 2 2008
    By Leitch
    5,081 views, 100 comments

    Latest by BklynJace: @MiggytheTiggy: While embarrassing, a sharting just would have required a trip to the 15-minute DL. /praying for good MRI news more »

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    Oh, PETA Is Just Getting Warmed Up With This Cockfighting Business

    Two things to update you on concerning this Pedro Martinez cockfighting rigamaroll. First, here's the actual video that showed up on YouTube on Wednesday. It has since been taken down, but we and Gawker still have it. And now we switch you live to PETA headquarters, where battle lines have been formed, with artillery moved into place for the big offensive (but curiously, no cavalry). A bonus in all of this: We have discovered a site entitled The PETA Files. Yep. OK, take it away, boys.
    Cockfighting is still legal in the Dominican Republic, so Pedro wasn't actually breaking any laws, but there's a reason that it's illegal in this country: It's a hideously cruel, barbaric practice that's nothing short of torture for the animals involved. The damage is done now, sadly, but we're asking Pedro Martinez and Hall of Famer Juan Marichal (who was also present at the event) to take part in our "Developing Empathy For Animals" training seminar, which Michael Vick voluntarily attended after being charged, so hopefully some good will come of it. We're also calling on the league to offer animal-sensitivity training for MLB players.
    More »

    11:40 AM on Fri Feb 8 2008
    By rickchand
    6,285 views, 114 comments

    Latest by Upshaws Leash: wow that was awesome. it doesn't even look remotely violent. cockfights for all!! more »

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    This Should Cause The Mets No PR Problems Whatsoever

    Pitchers and catchers haven't even begun packing, but the first sensational storyline of spring training is already here. Pedro Martinez: Cock Fighter! (As first reported by Home Run Derby.) PETA officials are sharpening their talons and animal activists are massing at the Florida border as we speak. On Wednesday video surfaced on YouTube of Pedro participating in a cock fight in the Domincan Republic; despite our impassioned warnings. (The video has since been removed). But here's the real bad news for Mets' fans: Pedro's rooster lost to Juan Marichal's rooster. More »

    10:40 AM on Thu Feb 7 2008
    By rickchand
    9,588 views, 128 comments

    Latest by SpiroAgnewsGhost: In other news, the University of South Carolina has renamed its sports teams the "Soy Protein Patties". more »

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    Pedro's Offseason Workout Regimen


    Far be it from us to tell a professional athlete how to live his/her life, but heavens, Pedro, you're turning into Schilling. More »

    12:35 PM on Thu Nov 8 2007
    By Leitch
    7,827 views, 83 comments

    Latest by truesportsfan: "Hello Pedro I'm Chris Hanson..." more »

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    Shea Stadium Fans Love Them Some Pedro

    Who was out at Shea yesterday for the big Pedro Lovefest '07? Faith and Fear in Flushing, for one, which is so giddy over their hero's return that they are declaring September the Mets' Second Spring. Pedro Martinez turned in his second strong outing following his return from the DL, lifting the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Astros on Sunday. More »

    9:17 AM on Mon Sep 10 2007
    By rickchand
    3,304 views, 40 comments

    Latest by Chamomiles Davis: The Mets are winning again. Great. If you'll excuse me, I will now eat an entire roll of Reynolds Wrap. more »

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    Hope You Didn't Forget About Pedro

    Whatever your thoughts about the Mets, or little people, or any of it, we have to say, it just seems right — and exciting even — to see Pedro Martinez making his way back. It doesn't quite feel like baseball is in order without him. More »

    5:10 PM on Thu Aug 2 2007
    By Leitch
    3,417 views, 30 comments

    Latest by msquared: Kerry wood, anyone? ...anyone? more »