The Pods’ pitiful ‘pen imploded against the Snakes yesterday, costing Hondo a trip to the winner’s circle and causing the earnings to tumble to 275 oberkfells.

Today, he’ll invest his hard-earned disposable dinero on Pineiro — 10 units on the Cardinals.

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It looks as if former U.S. Olympic figure skater Nicole Bobek, who was busted this week in Jersey for her role in a methamphetamine ring, has decided to take up speed skating … Rev. Al Sharpton wants the U.S. Postal Service to issue a stamp in Michael Jackson’s honor. The request was denied, however, because the Rev. didn’t specify whether he wants pre- or post-bleached Jacko. hondo@nypost.com