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21

In terms of numbers, 21 is a desirable objective. Reaching the age of 21 makes you an "adult" in the grown-up world. In one of the most popular casino game ever, 21 means "blackjack." Drinks are on you. That is, if you're 21. But 21 as a uniform number couldn't be less important in Dodgers history. This is not a good thing, because as you may have heard, new Dodgers signing Zack Greinke, owner of one of the most expensive pitching contracts ever, will wear No. 21 for the Dodgers. Here is the picture the Dodgers doctored up for the occasion of his signing: In going through the history of the Dodgers, the No. 21 has been worn mostly by bench players, prospects who went nowhere, and disappointing/unmemorable acquisitions. A list of each: Bench players: Tim Thompson (third-string catcher), Rocky Nelson, Ed Goodson, Bob Bailor, Reggie Williams, Tracy Woodson, Eric Young, Rafael Bournigal, Chad Kreuter, Marlon Anderson, Mark Sweeney, Rickey Le...

Don't touch that dial ...

... because it's time for ... That's right, ladies and gentlemen, collectors and collectesses! It's time for another edition of "What's the Best Card in the Package"! You didn't think we'd go away forever, did you? This is sweeps month! The best that TV has to offer! And in game show land there is nothing more riveting than WTBCITP! Isn't that right audience? I said, ISN'T THAT RIGHT AUDIENCE????? Haha! That's better! We need a lively crowd for today's show, because this is one hell of a package! It comes from Greg of Nearly Mint and he certainly outdid himself with tonight's offering! I could barely whittle it down to 16 cards for the show!! But as you know, we need just 16 cards to determine a winner in WTBCITP. The show is long enough as it is. So let's get right to it!!!!! After this! ... HEY!!!! Crazy bird! Crazy bird! We're ready to go with the first card of the most fascinating card package count...