On Thursday, Trevor Hoffman agreed to a 1 year deal worth 6 million dollars with the Milwaukee Brewers.? The 41 year old all time saves leader (554) spent 16 years with the now division rival San Diego Padres.? Hoffman recorded 30 saves in 34 opportunities in 2008.? His 3.77 ERA was his worst ...
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On Thursday, Trevor Hoffman agreed to a 1 year deal worth 6 million dollars with the Milwaukee Brewers.? The 41 year old all time saves leader (554) spent 16 years with the now league rival San Diego
In 2008, Hoffman recorded 30 saves in 34 opportunities.? His 3.77 ERA was his worst ...
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Hells Bells Now Playing In Milwaukee
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What's this world coming to?
If I were a San Diego Padres fan, I would be totally pissed off this morning.
It looks like one of the long held institutions for the Padres, will be no more in 2009.
ESPN is now confirming that former San Diego Padres closer, Trevor Hoffman has agreed to a deal with Milwaukee.
Terms were not immediately available, but this is a done deal.
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By Gary
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Hoffman signs with Brewers
Via Tireball.com
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So much for our speculation that Trevor Hoffman could end up with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers have agreed to terms with the free agent.
Hoffman, the all-time saves leader, will immediately fill the closer?s role in Milwaukee.
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January 08, 2009
Brewers, Hoffman Agree To Deal
The Brewers and Trevor Hoffman have agreed to a one year deal worth 6 million dollars, plus incentives. Hoffman, who has 554 career saves, collected thirty saves last season. He's one of the best closers of all time and he makes the Brewers a whole lot better.This story was approved by MLB Rumors.
Take a look to the sky...
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The Trevor Hoffman Era Ends in San Diego...
Via Oriole Post
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The Trevor Hoffman era has officially ended in San Diego. Hoffman agreed to a one-year contract worth $6 million on Thursday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn?t been announced. Hoffman can make ...
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