The View From Down Here - Really? REALLY? Really?

What is it about Florida that makes baseball ownership come up with (or, at the very least, approve) such horrible ideas?  Is it the nearly unbearable heat?  Is it the insanity caused by listening to a nearly endless loop of "Small World"?  First it was the Marlins new logo and uniforms.  Now this:


The Tampa Bay Rays are set to unveil their new mascot, DJ Kitty, at this weekend's Fan Fest.  Yes.  You heard that name right - DJ....Kitty.  


Apparently, DJ Kitty is a real life representation of a scoreboard gimmick the Rays have had for several seasons (see video below).


It doesn't look like he will be replacing the beloved Raymond, but he (she?) will be serving as a secondary mascot.  


I don't know about you, but when I go to a baseball game, I want to see the game, not gimmicks.  Having one mascot, I guess I can understand, especially as a newer franchise that wants to attract a younger crowd.  Two, however, is overkill.  Throw in those damn cowbells at the Trop, and I'd rather just stay away.