Pedro Martinez
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Apparently Michael Vick has taught people nothing.

Aside from any immoralities involved with betting on animals maiming and killing each other, it's not exactly great for one's public image.

Cockfighting may be legal in his native Dominican Republic, so New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez won't be joining Vick in jail.

But Pedro was caught on camera tossing roosters into a cockfight - and a pissed off PETA is retaliating with some chin music of its own.

PETA slammed Pedro Martinez for setting a dreadful example for fans, kids in particular. Major League Baseball also discourages gambling of any kind.

Moreover, PETA says roosters used in cockfights have their spurs shaved off and replaced by razors, and they're given steroids to make them more aggressive.

Hmm, sounds appropriate for a baseball star! Right, Roger Clemens?

The future Hall of Famer was pictured bringing roosters into the ring as an honorary "saltador," a person who releases the animal into the death ring.

As the cockfight goes on, the 36-year-old, three-time Cy Young winner can be seen in the audience, smiling and laughing.

With Pedro Martinez was Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal. Cockfighting is legal and popular in Martinez' native Dominican Republic.

The Mets had no comment.