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Hoffman joins Brew Crew
Hoffman joins Brew Crew
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.
Video:  "Hell's Bells" classic Trevor Hoffman entrance
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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
BREWERS: Hoffman, team close in on deal [UPDATED]
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]
Video:  BREWERS sign Trevor Hoffman
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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