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Article: NOTES GM wants Hoffman back Melvin happy the feeling is mutual
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- September 20, 2009
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By TOM HAUDRICOURT
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin already has heard that closer
Trevor Hoffman would like to return to Milwaukee next season. Melvin
confirmed Saturday that the feeling is mutual.
"That always means something when you hear a player say that,"
said Melvin. "We like having him here, too."
Hoffman, who can be a free agent after the season, has lived up
to his status as the game's all-time saves leader. He has converted
34 of 37 save opportunities while compiling a 1.88 earned run
average over 49 appearances.
Because Hoffman pitched this season at age 41, there was some
skepticism that he'd be able to stay among the elite closers. Melvin
had no such qualms, signing Hoffman ...