mlb.fanhouse.com - 11/11/2008
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by Josh Alper When Tony Gwynn retired after the 2001 season, he handed the dean of the Padres torch to closer Trevor Hoffman . Together they cover more than a quarter-century of baseball in San Diego, but that legacy will end in 2009. The Padres withdrew their contract offer to Hoffman today , ...
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It doesn’t take a genius to see the
San Diego Padres aren’t a rich team. But they
aren’t a poor team either. Yet suddenly the team is dumping good players left and right. Well, they’re dumping both good players because of ...
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The Padres Will Not Be Getting a Christmas Card From The Hoffman Family
Foul Balls —
[image] The news yesterday that the San Diego Padres had withdrawn their offer to closer and all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman wasn't exactly a huge surprise. With San Diego having what basically equates to a fire sale in hopes of cutting costs for next season, anybody who makes over $5 million a season should probably start packing their bags. Especially when you're a 41-year old pitcher who's losing his effectiveness. Still, Trevor wasn't very happy with the way the Padres handled the whole situation... Continue reading at FanHouse
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Trevor Hoffman Parting Ways With Padres —
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Trevor Hoffman, the Major League career saves leader, could be finished as a member of the San Diego Padres.
General manager Kevin Towers confirmed on Monday that the Padres withdrew their contract offer to Hoffman for 2009. The contract proposal ...
