Brewers, Hoffman announce 1-year deal

Oct 7, 11:58 am EDT

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MILWAUKEE (AP)—The Brewers have announced an $8 million, one-year contract with career saves leader Trevor Hoffman(notes) with a mutual option for 2011.

General manager Doug Melvin says Hoffman is concerned about winning, not about individual numbers, and that the club is thrilled to have him back.

Hoffman signed with the Brewers before the beginning of the year after spending 16 seasons in San Diego. He converted 37 of 41 save chances to give him 591 for his career, and finished the season with a 1.83 ERA, his lowest since 1998.

The veteran right-hander will turn 42 next week.

The option year could be worth up to $8.5 million, depending on how many games Hoffman finishes. It has a $500,000 buyout that would increase to $1 million if he closes 40 games.

Updated Oct 7, 11:58 am EDT
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  1. Joe W
    70. Posted by Joe W Thu Oct 8 7:39pm EDT

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    #67 Texas_Hurricane - I don't think you know what you're talking about - probably never been to a game in Milwaukee, have you?

    Went to 3 games this year - most expensive was $40 for club tickets - otherwise always less than 30. Whatever you want to drink is expensive, but under $7 - and if you bring it in plastic bottles in a soft sided cooler, you can take your own soft drinks into the game. If I recall correctly, nothing on the food menu is over $9 - and again, put it in a soft sided cooler (which will keep warm food warm, too) and bring your own if you like.

    Yes, the game is expensive. But only as expensive as you make it.

    And until you know what you are talking about, you are the idiot for spouting off.
  2. Christopher P
    69. Posted by Christopher P Tue Oct 6 3:59pm EDT

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    "For a team that doesn't have a lot of extra cash, needs to re-sign Prince and needs some more starting pitching, don't know if $8M on your closer is the best way to spend your money"

    Prince has another year under contract and one more year of arbitration. This deal will not affect the signing or trading of fielder.
  3. Eas L
    68. Posted by Eas L Tue Oct 6 3:54pm EDT

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    He is a beast. I used to be a batboy for a minor league team he played for and the dude throws hard. At the time he was a shortstop and played 3rd base as well and I have never seen anyone throw as hard. (he was still in the reds farm system) I was in high school at the time and was a batboy and worked in the ticket booth played. I used to catch with them during BP etc and he used to blister my hand more than the pitchers would. One of the nicest guys you could ever meet
  4. Texas_Hurricane
    67. Posted by Texas_Hurricane Tue Oct 6 12:17pm EDT

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    This Is Just CRAZY!_8 MILLION Dollars To Play Baseball?-For ONE YEAR??_--------------------$45-Tickets-$9.50-Drink $15-For A Dog Or Burger And $25-Parking.**You People Really Are Idiots!**
  5. Lind
    66. Posted by Lind Tue Oct 6 11:31am EDT

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    Dustin Hoffman is a beast and a movie actor.
  6. Jeffree K
    65. Posted by Jeffree K Tue Oct 6 10:33am EDT

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    Yes, sir!!!

    Doug Melvin making some moves already. Now we need to get some more pitching.


    Watch out next season!!

    Thank you Hoffman for staying. : )
  7. cuffablimp
    64. Posted by cuffablimp Tue Oct 6 1:34am EDT

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    Smart move Brew Crew but I'd add a few option years into the equation. He's obviously not finished and has some quality time left. 600 is closing in fast and 700 isn't that much further the way he piles them up.
  8. Chinatown
    63. Posted by Chinatown Mon Oct 5 9:44pm EDT

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    Way to go Mark. Cubs would have loved to have him.
  9. Chinatown
    62. Posted by Chinatown Mon Oct 5 9:43pm EDT

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    "For a team that doesn't have a lot of extra cash, needs to re-sign Prince and needs some more starting pitching, don't know if $8M on your closer is the best way to spend your money.

    Can't win the game without a closer.
  10. Chinatown
    61. Posted by Chinatown Mon Oct 5 9:42pm EDT

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    "For a team that doesn't have a lot of extra cash, needs to re-sign Prince and needs some more starting pitching, don't know if $8M on your closer is the best way to spend your money.

    Can't win the game without a closer.
  11. ACE
    60. Posted by ACE Mon Oct 5 7:29pm EDT

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    Way to go Brewers, you finlly got it right with one of your ace pitchers. get some more good arms and make next year the best yet.
  12. david f
    59. Posted by david f Mon Oct 5 4:56pm EDT

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    Props to Hoff... As a Dodger fan I hated facing this guy but he can still lock up a game...
  13. detty
    58. Posted by detty Mon Oct 5 4:09pm EDT

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    I see...makes sense. thank you for the clarification. wouldn't expect a 'new' article to have 2 month old posts.
  14. Larry Z
    57. Posted by Larry Z Mon Oct 5 4:04pm EDT

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    Wow, Trev has a wickedly good 2009. Insane BAA (.184)? Good to see the older players getting some respect.
  15. Joe W
    56. Posted by Joe W Mon Oct 5 3:55pm EDT

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    Hey Detty

    Your post, #51 - yes, you are right. BUT, the earlier posts you are refering to that say Hoffman is going are from August, when Hoffman, like most veterans on non-playoff contending teams, was put on waivers and someone had claimed him. However, the Brewers wisely exercised their right to retain him instead.
  16. James J
    55. Posted by James J Mon Oct 5 3:48pm EDT

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    For a team that doesn't have a lot of extra cash, needs to re-sign Prince and needs some more starting pitching, don't know if $8M on your closer is the best way to spend your money.
  17. Brenda
    54. Posted by Brenda Mon Oct 5 3:42pm EDT

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    i love treavor j.k j.k j.k
  18. Cib
    53. Posted by Cib Mon Oct 5 3:34pm EDT

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    Good respectul post Rich!
  19. Cotton Piquer
    52. Posted by Cotton Piquer Mon Oct 5 3:33pm EDT

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    Mariano Rivera had 19 saves by protecting a 3 run lead for 3 outs. Save rules are a croc of Sh*t.
    He also had 4 saves by getting 3 outs with a 4 run lead. Those are NOT saves even by the twisted current criteria. Rivera didn't pitch more than 70 innings & had about 72-73 strikeouts. BFD!
    Many relief pitchers had year after year where they pitched 120+ innings & struck out 120- 150.

    I am 60 years old & could do what Rivera does! Old school closers only got saves if the tying run got into scoring position. And relief pictures most often entered games in the 7th or 8th inning with runners already on in scoring position. Those were real saves.

    And yet, some dingbats in the media vote for closers that pitch 65-80 innings for the Cy & for MVP. WTF?
  20. detty
    51. Posted by detty Mon Oct 5 3:33pm EDT

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    So did I read the article wrong or does it not say that Hoffman has already signed a contract with Milwaukee? If my knowledge of baseball is still firm I would have to say that once a player signs a contract no other team can...as you all seem to phrase it...'pick him up' as if he was placed on waivers or something. READ THE ARTICLE!
  21. Hminus
    50. Posted by Hminus Mon Oct 5 3:03pm EDT

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    I like the offense the Brewers finished with. They could score runs. The problem was, they had to score 6 or more runs to win games and that is crap. Starting pitching wasn't just bad, it was horrible. It's time to part ways with Jeff Suppan and Dave Bush. Neither is consistent enough. A hot little streak doesn't justify blowing all the other games, if they can even stay healthy. Gallardo is good, but not yet an ace. We need two ace starters and we'll be right there in the playoff hunt. If Weeks comes back in good form, and we gain two top tier starters, next season will be a lot of fun.
  22. 49. Posted by "Rich" Mon Oct 5 3:02pm EDT

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    I'm happy for Trevor. As a Padre fan I'm glad things are going well for him. Mariano Rivera gets so much love all the time and rightfully so but I think Trevor deserves more attention for the job hes done as well. I mean this guy has been lights out for the past 15 years or so. Ya, he doesnt have the postseason track record of rivera but that has more to do with the teams he's played for then his own personal merits. Can't wait to see him in the HOF!
  23. W
    48. Posted by W Sun Aug 30 6:50pm EDT

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    dougie boy...you're a real pos !!!
  24. W
    47. Posted by W Sun Aug 30 6:48pm EDT

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    still a Brewers fan...but this is a F?
  25. W
    46. Posted by W Sun Aug 30 6:47pm EDT

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    still a Brewers fan...but this is a F?
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