In the 80s a lot of things seemed like good ideas that in hindsight, probably weren't

I remember seeing this a few months ago on anoher blog, heh. As loud and colorful as Tommy's opinion of Kingman's performance.

On a somewhat related note, I found this bit of info over on Tony Jackson's blog: (If only someone on the team can get this taped, perhaps we can all watch it on the YouTube equivalent in 20 years...)

"Dodgers Idol

This Wednesday and Thursday mornings, anyone who is in their first big-league camp -- not just players, but peripheral team personnel, as well -- will be forced to participate in Dodgers Idol, a signing competition put together by Mark Sweeney and Nomar Garciaparra and approved by Joe Torre.

``We're just going to have fun with it,'' Sweeney said. ``The veteran guys will see a little bit of their personalities. ... Hopefully, it will build a comfort level for some of the younger guys, because it can be a little uncomfortable being here when you have never been to big-league camp before.''

Participants also will be asked to don costumes of their own choosing for their performances, which also will consist of songs of their own choosing.
Sweeney said there won't be an official contest winner, a la American Idol, but that doesn't mean there won't be an unofficial one.

``There will be a favorite, I know that,'' Sweeney said. ``But the most important thing is for everybody to have a good time with it.'' "

That video is classic! Props to Brian for unearthing that bit of Dodger history.