Posted on 02/07/2008 7:19:33 AM PST by Wolfie
PEDRO MARTINEZ CAUGHT AT COCKFIGHT
PEDRO'S FOWL BALL
February 7, 2008 -- A sickening video of New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez and legendary Hall of Famer Juan Marichal laughing at a gruesome cockfight in the Dominican Republic was posted - and then quickly taken off - YouTube.
Martinez and Marichal, among the best pitchers of all time, are seen grinning before releasing two roosters.
Cockfighting is both legal and popular in the Dominican Republic.
The pair took part as honorary "soltadores" - the word used to describe the person who throws the animal into the ring.
The bird released by Martinez appears to be killed on the video.
The tape was posted on the popular Web site on Tuesday, and was gone by last night.
"If you're squeamish . . . I suggest you don't play the attached video," warned "Richie Rich" of Homerderby.com. The poster did not immediately respond to an e-mail request for comment.
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That is true.
Usually, yes. I am not sure if the winner gets to keep the bird or the loser gets his own bird back.
Perhaps we should go after all the players who hunt. Or aren’t vegetarians. Or wear leather.
I think there’s a difference. You may not.
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I doubt it's his kind of sport. The Congressman is known to prefer live cocks to dead ones, and young ball players rather than old veterans like Pedro.
LOL . . . alright, if Louisiana does it that must make it ok.
You got me, internet tough guy.
Yeah Louisiana is the arbiter of morality and goodness in America. A state that spent 60 years ignoring the insufficient levees, all the while feathering their political nests (and pockets) while letting the city of New Orleans degenerate from a ‘fun’ city to a SCARYFUNCITYWHEREYOUMIGHTGETKILLED type of place. And then whining, when the worst happened (re Katrina). This is not an indictment of the citizens of New Orleans, it’s an indictment of the leaders. Shame on you. I have no doubt that the Mayor, and Governor have attended cockfights of one sort or another. Prove me wrong. Peace.
Hey, we should match up pit bulls against roosters. That would be entertaining.
Even better....let’s adorn Pedro and Mike Vick with numerous pointy and sharp edged objects, put ‘em in a cage and let ‘em go at it. Whoever survives gets to make millions as a professional athelete. The loser...well, burial, cremation or whatever. Hmmm...Celebrity Death Match??? Could be great TV. I’d watch.
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