Barry Bonds impersonates Paula Abdul

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Paula Abdul probably could hit a fastball about as well as Barry Bonds could impersonate Paula Abdul.

Bonds delighted a small gathering of fans and teammates by dressing up as Abdul to judge the San Francisco Giants spin-off of the hit Fox show "American Idol," called Giants Idol.

Bonds wore a strapless dress and a blonde wig. He surprised everyone watching the mock contest, where young players had to sing in front of the judges.

Bonds, who apparently is showing a kinder and gentler side, says he will never tell his wife to hurry up while getting ready now that he's had a feel for it. Bonds quipped, "I couldn't get my hair right."

Normally, Bonds is bald.