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Breaking down the Pedro Martinez cockfighting video. [Pedro's Cockfight]
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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.
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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.
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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 »
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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 »
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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Does This Mean The Curse Is Back On?
It's our sad duty to report that Nelson de la Rosa, who was known as the world's smallest actor and who was a friend of pitcher Pedro Martinez, has died at the age of 38, of unknown causes. De la rosa had just arrived in the U.S. from Chile to visit relatives. The 2-foot-4 de la Rosa had become known as Boston's good-luck charm after he became friends with Martinez during the Red Sox's championship season in 2004. More »
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No Pedro In October? That Just Seems Wrong
As we deal with our own baseball-related panic — which we'll obviously be getting into later — we turn to Queens, where Mets fans, enjoying their best season in nearly 20 years, have lost their ace for the entire playoffs. Whether Pedro Martinez comes up with a tiny former Brando co-star or not, we're now in John Maine country. More »
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A Sunshine Reunion With History Ignored
As all of Boston celebrates the return of Pedro Martinez tonight, Seth Mnookin, whose upcoming book about the Red Sox tells all these stories from the inside out, reminds everyone that just because everyone's all lovey-dovey now doesn't mean that the truth is the way everyone would like it to be. More »
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The Closer: Vote For Pedro
Notes from a day in baseball:• 1. Xavier Nady, You're My Hero!. Could it be that the Mets are (gulp!) for real? Pedro Martinez still seems to be at any rate. Even though he was feeling not-so-fresh, P-Marty went 6 2/3 in a 4-3 win over the Braves, whom, the New York Daily News mused today, may have to settle for the wild card. Ha. But for now it cannot be denied that Mr. Met's team owns a 10-2 record — their best start in franchise history, and the best record in baseball. It was Martinez's 200th career victory, making him the seventh active pitcher to get there; sixth, if you don't count David Wells as active. More »
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We Love A Series That Leaves An Impression
First of all, who knew Superman batted from the left side? And is he gripping the bat correctly? And what's the deal with the catcher, who appears to have green hair? We can't answer any of these pressing questions, but we can shed some light on the recent beanball war between the Mets and Nationals, which just may go nuclear when the teams meet for a three-game series beginning tomorrow. Things got ugly in their previous series last week, in which seven players got plunked; six of them on the Nationals. This has prompted Major League Baseball, which always jumps in immediately to nip controversy in the bud, to tell both teams to cool it, by order of baseball's Director of Discipline, Bob Watson. Last week Jose Guillen was drilled three times, including twice by Mets hurler Pedro Martinez. Guillen made a half-hearted attempt to charge to the mound on Thursday after the second beaning, but was caught by plate umpire Ted Barrett; a fate more embarrassing than actually making it out there and getting pummeled by Martinez, which is probably what would have happened if history is an indicator. After the game, Guillen said: "Now I want (Martinez) more than ever." More »
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Roger Clemens And His Funny Shirts
More Webshot findings from the ladies of On The DL, and though none are quite as damning as the married Brandon Arroyo housing poor college students on his lap, there's still some pretty fun stuff. Not least of which are creative shirt designs from Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell (whom this blind item is definitely not about, no no) and Astros portly elder Roger Clemens (who is definitely not being protected from a positive steroid test that will be released at the end of the year, no no). Roger's with Nationals closer Chad Cordero's lady friend in that picture, by the way. More »
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The Minimum Wage Of The Newark Bears
We've had a grand time this morning flipping through the newest issue of New York magazine and its Salary Issue. Essentially, it looks at all different fields and examines how salaries compare to each other, and sports is one of its most entertaining entires. We have our doubts about a few of the numbers on the list, but on the whole, it's fun to mix and match. A sample: More »
about last night
• MLB: Pedro, Mets lose again, consider reality series.
• MLB: Ortiz, you stud! Red Sox shock Angels.
• Talk about steroids, ever take a close look at Kim Clijsters? Er, we mean, Venus ousted in U.S. Open semis.
About Last Night ...
Well, once again you've thrown a boot at the TV and pointed the remote at the cat ...• MLB: Pedro, Mets lose again, consider reality series.
• MLB: Ortiz, you stud! Red Sox shock Angels.
• Talk about steroids, ever take a close look at Kim Clijsters? Er, we mean, Venus ousted in U.S. Open semis.
