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Anatomy of a player: Trevor Hoffman
hardballtimes.com - 1/13/2009
Anatomy of a player: Trevor Hoffman
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A look at the long time Padre closer who recently signed with the Brewers. Click the title to read more. Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today !
Video: "Hell's Bells" classic Trevor Hoffman entrance
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youtube.com - 1/8/2009
Video: "Hell's Bells" classic Trevor Hoffman entrance
— youtube.com — (2:27) With Thursday's announcement comes fan flashbacks to a better time - when 'Trevor Time' was a... mantra and the man was at the peak of his powers. --- Here is one classic example made by a fan at Petco Park in September 2006; this became his 478th save (tying Lee Smith's all-time record)... (more) Video: "Hell's Bells" classic Trevor Hoffman entrance

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BREWERS: Hoffman, team close in on deal [UPDATED]
milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com - 1/8/2009
BREWERS: Hoffman, team close in on deal [UPDATED]
— milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com — January 8 --- MLB.com: The Milwaukee Brewers are nearing a deal to sign free-agent closer Trevor Hoffman,... a baseball source close to the negotiations told MLB.com on Thursday morning. --- The 1-year deal with an option for 2010 would move "Trevor Time" and MLB's all-time saves leader... (more) BREWERS: Hoffman, team close in on deal [UPDATED]

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Video: BREWERS sign Trevor Hoffman
mlb.mlb.com - 1/9/2009
Video: BREWERS sign Trevor Hoffman
— mlb.mlb.com — (from MLB.com) Breaking News Report from January 8: All-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman signs a one-year contract... with the Milwaukee Brewers... (more) Video: BREWERS sign Trevor Hoffman

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  • Geoff Young Geoff Young
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    Good stuff, Josh. One thing about Hoffman is that since his 2002 shoulder surgery, he hasn't had as much success against lefties. He used to consistently handle them better than right-handers, but no longer. I've actually got a little bit about this up at Ducksnorts if you're interested.

    Posted 1/14/2009 respond (flag)
  • joshkalk joshkalk
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    Excellent write-up there Geoff.  I couldn't agree more with the comment about Hoffman's margin for error being small and the issues with lefties are definitely a real issue.  I wish I had some pre-2002 data to see what he was doing differently.  Maybe he change-up had more movement away from lefties?  Pure spectulation on my part there.

    I think if the Brewers understand what they are getting and if Macha uses him against the tough right handed hitters and medicore left handed hitters there is a decent change of success.  If they just hand him the ball in the 9th inning no matter what that chance goes down significantly.

    Posted 1/14/2009 respond (flag)
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