Trevor Hoffman is a professional baseball player. He's a right-handed pitcher for the San Diego Padres and wears number 51. He is managed by pitching manager Darren Balsley.
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Jason Marquis became Major League Baseball's first 12-game winner this season when he led the Colorado Rockies to a 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Marquis (12-6), in addition to a strong eight innings on the mound, drove in two runs with a double in a four-run sixth inning. "I haven't swung a bat in the past week or so with the All-Star break, and I hadn't taken (batting practice) this road trip yet," Marquis told reporters. "I felt good, and I just... Read Full Story
San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Peavy is expected to miss at least one month with an injured ankle, and may not be back until after baseball's All-Star break. "I was getting treatment and we were getting by," said Peavy, who was scratched from his start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels after an MRI showed that a tendon in his right ankle was torn. Peavy had made his previous two starts with the ankle taped. "Up until yesterday, I thought it was manageable," he said. "It could have... Read Full Story
By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - This year the star closer for the New York Yankees Panamanian Mariano Rivera surpassed Lee Smith to take sole possession of the #2 spot on the all-time career saves list. Sitting at #1 of that same list is the star closer for the San Diego Padres Trevor Hoffman. Hoffman is in the last year of a three year contract with the Padres worth $21 million dollars, and he made $7.5 million this year. Right now Hoffman and the Padres are exploring the possibility... Read Full Story
Trevor Hoffman should still be a Padre. Yes. He may have lost some velocity on his fastball and his change-up is may not be as effective as before but no one can deny the leadership and presence he brought to the clubhouse. He saved 30 games out of 34 chances on a 99 loss club. Hoffy would have been the perfect mentor to Heath Bell . Hoffy's role could have been a closer/set up man, gradually grooming Bell to be the closer. But then again, the Padres are a complete mess so saving games may... Read Full Story
The Trevor Hoffman era has officially ended in San Diego. Hoffman agreed to a one-year contract worth $6 million on Thursday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. Hoffman can make an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses, based on games finished. The 41-year-old right-hander had pitched for the Padres since 1993, becoming the face of the franchise after Tony Gwynn retired... Read Full Story
Trevor Hoffman has been a San Diego Padre for 16 iconic years and when AC/DC's "Hells Bells" blasted over the speakers of Qualcomm Stadium or Petco Park, fans knew it was "Trevor Time".
The all-time leader in saves with 554 may have seen his days as a Padre come to an end. Hoffman, a free agent, wished to speak with owner John Moores to discuss his contract terms and the direction of the club but was denied by the Padres front office. CEO Sandy Alderson pulled the $4 million offer off the... Read Full Story
The Brewers have gotten the feeling all winter that all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman, a Californian who has pitched in that state since 1993, was cool on the idea of moving to the middle of the country. There were indications Tuesday of a thaw in that stance, according to MLB.com. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin has rekindled talks with Hoffman's agent, Rick Thurman, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, and planned to touch base again Tuesday to see if there is common ground... Read Full Story
By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - Keep your eye on this link . You will see that (as of today) New York Yankee star relief pitcher Panamanian Mariano Rivera now has 479 career saves, placing him in sole possession of the #2 spot on the all-time career saves list. You will also see that Mariano is a young and sprite 38 years-old, while Trevor Hoffman is a relatively crusty 40 year-old. Hoffman who is still throwing for the San Diego Padres has 552 saves and is the #1 all time career saves... Read Full Story
Trevor Hoffman is apparently available after the San Diego Padres withdrew a $4 million offer on Monday. The 41-year-old righty was 30-for-34 in save opportunities last year, and Rick Thurman, one of Hoffman's Beverly Hills-based agents, indicated his client is ready to explore the market. "A lot of teams need a closer," Thurman told MLB.com. "He's the cream of the closers, and we'll see what teams have interest in him."Cleveland general manager Mark Shapiro, who expressed interest in... Read Full Story
By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - Star New York Yankee relief pitcher Panamanian Mariano "Sandman" Rivera picked up his 19th save of the 2008 Major League Baseball season last night in the Yankees 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres. In what has become a trademark and typical Mariano Rivera appearance, he gave up one hit, pitched one inning, faced three batters, got one strikeout, and shut down the Padres in the 9th to secure his 462nd career save. Mariano Rivera now needs just sixteen more... Read Full Story
