An absolutely heartbreaking weekend. I admit it, I am rooting for the Padres to lose games. I don't care if this team finishes with 100 losses or 99 losses. The season has long been over, and it almost certainly behooves the team to have the first pick in the draft. This is not to say the Padres themselves are purposely tanking games, but only that I am now actively rooting for the opposing teams.
By sweeping the Nationals this weekend, the Padres put themselves in a terrible position in the "Strasburg Sweepstakes." Not only did they win 3 games, but by definition, the Nats also lost 3 games. With 6 games to play, the Padres are 3 games "ahead" of Washington in the standings. Realistically, the Pads need Washington to win at least 5 of their final 6 games against Florida and Philly-both quality teams. Theoretically it is possible the Padres will end up with the worst record, but the odds are not that great.
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