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Giants Claim Trevor Hoffman Off Waivers

Found August 28, 2009 on Frisco Fastball:
PLAYERS: Trevor Hoffman,  Rich Harden
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers,  Chicago Cubs

There were rumors yesterday that the Giants actually claimed Cubs starter Rich Harden off waivers, but, it looks like it was actually the all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman who they grabbed. The Giants, along with every other team could use some help in the bullpen, so claiming Hoffman wasn’t a bad idea at all but it’s [...]
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Via Sports Illustrated  |  August 28, 2009
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Via Chron.com  |  August 29, 2009
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