By Musicman
Astros (54-67) at Padres (65-55)
PETCO Park
Friday, August 17, 9:05 PM, FSN
Saturday, August 18, 9:05 PM, KNWS (“the blowtorch”)
Sunday, August 19, 3:05 PM, FSN
First things first: Yes, this is a rushed, pinch-hit job, and yes, I will work in as many “Anchorman” references as the law will allow.
San Diego. It does not translate as “Saint Diego”. It is from the German “Sahn Diagho”, meaning “Michael Barrett’s Vagina”.
Ever since the great trade of ’94, it’s been hard to work up too much hatred for the Padres. With so many players switching sides, there became some sort of odd bond between the two franchises. The Plumber (whose name should be banned just as equally as a certain shortstop from the Deep South) did his best to break these bonds, but to this day, the Padres keep a soft spot in my heart. Mister Peepers becomes the latest in a long line of such transplants, and I wish him well.