Brewers Give Hoffman New Contract

"Trevor Hoffman has agreed to another one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, for 2010 -- and he and the team also have a mutual option for 2011, according to ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. Hoffman, who turns 42 next week, had 37 saves and a 1.55 ERA with the Brewers this season, pushing his career saves total to 591, a major league record. He'll earn $8 million next season, and Hoffman and the Brewers will share an option for another deal in the 2011 (ESPN)."

Hoffman has had a good year for the Brewers and he definitely proved that he can still be affective. It is amazing what this guy has been able to do at his age (37 saves 1.83 ERA). 8 million is a lot of money, but you have to think that this contract will now set the market for closers this offseason.

Hoffman Signs With Brewers

Trevor Hoffman signed with the Brewers today. The exact terms have not come out, but it is believe to be for 1 year, with a club option for a 2nd season. It actually really surprises me that Hoffman went to the Brewers, since the Dodgers had come into the mix only yesterday, and Hoffman had always said he wanted to stay on the West Coast. My guess is the Brewers just offered more money, or the Dodgers wouldn't extend an option year. Anyways, Hoffman is the career-saves leader, but he is near the end of his playing days. He can still be effective, but they will need a strong setup man in front of him, since he is only a 1 inning type of guy. I always liked Hoffman, and I hope he doesn't completely implode in Milwaukee, but something tells me he will.

-BMack

Hoffman Era Comes To A Close

Trevor Hoffman, the all-time leaders in saves and the face of the San Diego franchise, will not return to the Padres for 2009. The team has withdrawn its contract offer for 2009 to Hoffman, who is eligible for free agency this fall. ESPN

You have to feel bad for this guy. He is the all time saves leader and will never be talked about as an elite closer due to him being on a shitty San Diego team forever. Hoffman's career has started to slip as he had his highest era of 3.77 since 1995, and only had 30 saves. I believe he will be picked up by Cleveland, Florida, or a team like that. He is going to be a useful player much like Joe Blo was for Cleveland two years ago, and Troy Percival was for the Rays this year. I will predict he will have 37 saves for whoever he plays for next year.