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Brewers Close to Closing Out their Closer Opening?: The Pros and Cons of Trevor Hoffman in Milwaukee
bugsandcranks.com - 1/12/2009
Brewers Close to Closing Out their Closer Opening?: The Pros and Cons of Trevor Hoffman in Milwaukee
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Never has such an important Brewers possibility left me feeling so generally indifferent. With Milwaukee battling the Dodgers for Hoffman’s services, the team is mere hours - away from either triumphantly landing the all-time saves leader, or tragically losing him. Meanwhile, I’m finding it ...
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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Hoffman joins Brew Crew
mysportsrumors.com - 1/8/2009
Hoffman joins Brew Crew
— mysportsrumors.com — In a big shock to me Trevor Hoffman is no longer a member of the San Diego... Padres. It was announced today that the Milwaukee Brewers and the first ballot Hall of Fame pitcher agreed to a one-year contract worth six million dollars. (more) Hoffman joins Brew Crew

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Brewers Enter Major Sponsorship Agreement with Casino
bizofbaseball.com - 1/9/2009
Brewers Enter Major Sponsorship Agreement with Casino
— bizofbaseball.com — The Brewers see a major sponsorship deal arrive during a downturn in the economy by way of... a casino. Showing that when sponsorship revenues are in decline, the once unthinkable taboo of gambling’s association with MLB can melt away, the Milwaukee Brewers and Potawatomi Bingo Casino today ... (more) Brewers Enter Major Sponsorship Agreement with Casino

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Brew Crew Ball — ... Michael Street of Baseball Digest Daily says Hoffman will be good but not great, and likely won't stay long in Milwaukee. Eric Karabell of ESPN says Hoffman's run as a Brewer may not be pretty, and compares Hoffman to Todd Jones at the end of his career, but thinks he'll still accumulate around 30 saves. Bleacher Report thinks Hoffman will post a 2.09 ERA with 42 saves and the Brewers will win 94 games and the NL Central. Tyler Maas of Bugs and Cranks is welcoming Hoffman with open arms. Dave Cameron of ...

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