Mike Piazza: Master Of Karate

"You break my bat. Now I break you like I break Fisk's record."

Remember that time Mike Piazza squared off against Roger Clemens in a Bloodsport style Kumite deathmatch? Me neither, but according to excerpts from Piazza's new book it almost happened. In his book, Piazza not only admits to taking karate lessons in anticipation of a brawl with the Yankees pitcher, but even takes a moment to discuss fight strategy.

Mets Bench Players Hold "Kumite" To Determine Who Is The Worst

For some of the Mets, the rain out in Colorado was a much needed day to rest injured limbs.  The Mets worst players however, used the unscheduled off day to fight in a bloody tournament to decide who truly is the worst player on the team.