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My Trevor Hoffman Tribute Video

I've been sitting on this for a while, clinging to the faint hope that something would get worked out and Trevor would be back. Obviously, that is not going to happen. I made this back when I posted my over-wrought "Goodbye Trevor" FanPost. Of course, this had to happen. Nothing lasts forever. I can't argue with anyone that cites his declining skills and stats. But I will miss the man. He was the last link to Tony, the last link to 1998. It would have been nice to say goodbye. That's what gets me the most, I would like to have said goodbye. I would like to have known that the last time I heard Hell's Bells would be the last time I heard Hell's Bells. But I'm not going to take shots at anyone this time. Not Alderson, not the Trevor-haters. That's all done. This is about paying tribute to a singular athlete and a special human being. I'm glad someone wanted him and I'm glad Trevor cleaned up in his last major league contract. I hope GLB will be well respresented at Petco on Friday, July 31st when the Brewers come into town.

The pictures are mainly from various sources on the internet, with a few of my own sprinkled in. There are also a couple from another Gaslamp Baller whose name I don't remember (sorry!). Music by R.E.M.

Enjoy.

This FanPost was written by a member of the Gaslamp Ball community and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Gaslamp Ball managers or SB Nation.

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Well done

and well said.

by jbox on Jan 8, 2009 11:50 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I just cried a little more.

www.PadsAndEnds.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Jan 8, 2009 12:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i remember that game

baking in the right field sun. last home game of the season. pirates dude grounds out to end the game and the place went batshit crazy.

pooping not

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jan 8, 2009 12:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good Job, Thanx

That just made me think:
Last year, every time the ninth inning came around, my 6 year old son would say “Does that mean its Trevor Time?”. Most of the time it wasn’t, so I’d have to try to explain to him why it wasn’t a save situation.

Somehow, I imagine it will be harder to explain to him now why its not Trevor Time next time we watch a game together.

Adios Cambio. You will be missed.

by TJB on Jan 8, 2009 12:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

for ripping out the rest of my heart. There was a little bit left but you got it all now. Thanks, pal :)

by alohabing on Jan 8, 2009 1:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'll never forget the good times

Thanks for everything, Trevor.

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jan 8, 2009 3:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Trevor,

I’m also gonna miss that “OFF SPEED KILLS” sign guy.

With a name like Smuckers, it has to be good!

by friarinchicago on Jan 8, 2009 9:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Great tribute

Thanks for everything, Trevor. -sniff-

Could be worse... could be the offseason.

by EllieK on Jan 8, 2009 10:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

:(

hes been a padre since i was 2 years old
it doesnt seem natural for him not to be there next year
i cant believe ive seen my last trevor time

I hooked up my accelerator pedal in my car to my brake lights. I hit the gas, people behind me stop, and I'm gone.

~*Chicks Dig 3rd Basemen*~

by iLOVEkouz5 on Jan 8, 2009 10:56 PM PST reply actions   2 recs

Just thank God

you don’t have to remember Craig Lefferts and Randy (No Longer Nasty) Myers.

www.PadsAndEnds.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Jan 8, 2009 11:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Very nice

Good luck in Milwaukee Trevor!

I'm not in denial, I'm just selective about the reality I choose to accept.

by lab_mouse on Jan 10, 2009 3:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It was predictable and in the end it isn’t right. Also, I seriously doubt he’ll have the time of his life.

www.PadsAndEnds.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Jan 11, 2009 10:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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