Hoffman slapped in the face by Padres

by jbox on Nov 1, 2005 4:47 PM PST in News

This UT Article is chalk full of Padres info.

First off the offer to Hoff'er:

Padres' offer: Two years, $10 million

Hoffman wants: Three years, $25 million-$27 million

Hoffman was PISSED! Then he became sad and cleaned out his locker. He felt betrayed by the Padres.

On one hand, the Padres absolutely need to keep Hoffman for another couple years. He's still getting it done in the 9th inning and is a big draw for all types of fans. Can you imagine baseball in San Diego without Trevor Time?

On the other hand, Trevor has been real shakey in his closing role. He'll get out of the game, but usually give up 2 or 3 hits and is not nearly as lights out as he used to be. The Padres shouldn't tie up a ton of of money on an aging reliever who doesn't have the same effectiveness as he once had. Hoffman wants to stay here, give him something that won't insult him and he'll stay. Pat the guy on the back for crying out loud.

There has to be a happy medium here. Give him like 7 million this year then build up some incentives for the next couple of years. In any case get it done. The thing is I know they will eventually get it done. They both need each other. So what I'm saying is don't insult Hoffman in the meantime. Get a fair deal together and make a real offer.

Next up, Boston and Lucchino want to steal something else from San Diego. That something is Kevin Towers:

"I'm the Padres general manager," said Towers. "I've got a full plate here right now. I know because Larry and I had a good working relationship, the question is going to come up. Arizona made some sense by location."

By location? You aren't allowed to move out of the South West? Maybe his wine and cigars, that he treats like children, need a certain temperature and humidity. I get the feeling that Alderson doesn't want Towers around and since Alderson is the boss, he gets what he wants. I think he'll be gone before too long.

And maybe the biggest news of all... Ted Leitner has a contract for next year. This will be Uncle Teddy's 27th year as a Padres Broadcaster.

"I gave up TV specifically because the Padres are my life and career," Leitner said after meeting with Alderson. "I've been all about promoting the Padres using conversation and humor and having a fun time with the broadcast. I can't wait for next season."

I love Teddy. I'm thrilled he's gonna be back next season. Some fans hate him though. I was blown away during the season when Vasgersian won a vote between himself and Ted. Oh well, maybe I'm in the minority of the fans who will be happy.

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On Hoffy et al.

As for slap in the face... c'mon! That dude is going to be a financial liability at 25 mil. If he wants to go for the big bucks I say "see ya..." enjoy the Cubs or the Mets... and when you blow a save there enjoy all the crap that comes with it. San Diego is a very forgiving town, you're lucky to have us. He's lost quite a bit of velocity off that "fastball". Yeah, so his change up is still deadly but the league is figuring him out. I expect less and less of him every year.

Don't get me wrong I think Trevor offers a lot more to the city than Jeromes commercials and Trevor Time but I sense something is afoot at the Circle K for the Pads this off season. When you can't work out a deal with your franchise closer, can't get a deal done with your mvp, your GM is taking interviews, you fired a couple base coaches that were considered so highly something just seems strange... and all of this coming after you were in first place.

About Teddy, I like Ted. I look foward to his broadcasts. He has a certain style that I appreciate. I think he is a good mix of energetic homer and pragmatic homer. I don't miss Jerry at all. He gets so confused I don't know what is happening half the time. Maybe I'm just not in the camp of liking old people cause they are old and I'm supposed too.

by fairweather on Nov 2, 2005 11:58 AM PST reply actions