Hondo, burned in the Derby with Friesen Fire, cashed his seventh straight baseball investment last night when the Royals went the extra mile in Minnesota to fatten the bankroll to 470 kessingers.

Today, he’ll say yes to Nolasco — 10 units on the Marlins to chew up the Cubs in Wrigley.

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Simon Cowell reportedly wants Obama to make an appearance on “American Idol.” Forget it –the Ameri can Messiah would never stoop to do a show about a mere American idol. . . . A-Rod said he felt good yester day after another extended spring training game, but the Yankees won’t be 100 percent sure he’s ready to re turn until he starts bashing some meaningless home runs. hondo@nypost.com