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brewcrewball.com - 1/9/2009
Astrology in the afternoon: Trevor Hoffman
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So today is a pretty big day for Trevor Hoffman. For the first time since 1993, he is no longer a member of the San Diego Padres, and in an offseason where most players aren't taking home the money they expected, Hoffman just inked a deal worth at least $6 million for 2009. Hoffman was born ...

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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]
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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 — (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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The Roundup: It’s Tebow’s World, We Just Live in It
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