All-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman retires at 43

[charlie and algernon]

SAN DIEGO (AP)—All-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman(notes) is retiring at age 43 and will take a job in the San Diego Padres’ front office.

The Beverly Hills Sports Council, which represents Hoffman, confirmed that he is done after recording 601 saves in 18 seasons.

Hoffman played the bulk of his career with San Diego after being acquired as a rookie from the Florida Marlins in 1993. He left San Diego as a free agent after the 2008 season and pitched with the Milwaukee Brewers for two seasons.

MLB.com first reported Hoffman’s retirement.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-hoffmanretires

In a perfect world, Hoffman is a LOCK for the Hall of Fame, but the baseball writers who vote seem to HATE relievers not named Mariano Rivera.

[road2000]

1. This is irresponsible bullshit.

"In a perfect world, Hoffman is a LOCK for the Hall of Fame, but the baseball writers who vote seem to HATE relievers not named Mariano Rivera."

Where's your evidence?

Of course Hoffman is a lock for the HOF when the time comes. So is Rivera.

[Forkboy]

2. "This is irresponsible bullshit."

What, will there be a duel at ten paces?

[Forkboy]

3. He's a lock for me.

:thumbsup:

[flvegan]

4. I can think of 4 closers in the HOF off the top of my head.

I'm sure Hoffman will get in.

[bigwillq]

5. Hoffman will get the call (nt)

[fishwax]

6. he's a lock

:kick: