Hoffman likely done with Padres
Sports Network | November 11, 2008
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - It appears Trevor Hoffman, the all-time saves leader in baseball, won't be closing games for the San Diego Padres in 2009.
According to multiple media reports, the Padres have withdrawn their $4 million contract offer for Hoffman for next season.
In 2008, Hoffman made $7.5 million and compiled 30 saves to go with a 3-6 record and 3.77 ERA, his highest since the 1995 season.
For his career, Hoffman has 554 saves and a 2.78 ERA.
The 41-year-old right-hander, who has been a Padre since being acquired in 1993, could be headed to the Indians. According to the San Diego Union- Tribune, Cleveland general manager Mark Shapiro said last week that if the Padres and Hoffman couldn't work out a deal, he would look into negotiating with the reliever.
