Photo: Rookie Josh Spence Employs “The Force”
A wise Jedi Master once said:
When you fall, apprentice, catch you I will.
I’m rooting for Josh Spence. You should be, too.
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Just in case anyone isn’t aware, the Star Wars backpack thing has been a Padres’ bullpen gag going back to 2010, where the junior-most member is required to haul the Yoda backpack around. Spence is just the latest victim.
Thanks, Zach. And may the force be with you.
Ahhhh… can’t tell if I like that more or less than if he were wearing it of his own volition. Still an awesome photo, though.