SPECIAL TREVOR HOFFMAN TRIBUTE SITE
Take a look back at Trevor Hoffman's record-breaking career with the Padres. This site contains archive stories from throughout his career, the Union-Tribune's complete coverage of the day he broke the all-time saves record, and a tribute page for you to leave your thoughts and say farewell.
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Closer's role now belongs to Bell, who says he learned from Hoffman
"I'm glad to get the opportunity," says Bell, who has had two strong seasons as the Padres' set-up man, "but I hate how it's happened."
Reaction to Hoffman departure
Former Padres Gwynn and Bochy praise the exiting closer, lament the loss for the franchise.
GM Towers on the Hoffman situation: 'We just don't have the money'
The record-setting closer appears close to choosing Thursday between signing with the Dodgers or Brewers.
– Padres 2009 contracts
Hoffman, Padres owner harbor unhappy memories in Milwaukee
Trevor Hoffman can only hope the memories he creates in Milwaukee are happier than one the Brewers dealt him in the 161st game in '07.
At one position, at least – first base – the Padres organization is flush
This is the first in a series of stories examining the players in the Padres' organization position by position. Today: First base.
Rating the system: Call it average
The Padres organization has started to play catch-up, and a Moorad purchase of the team could accelerate that process.
– Who are the Padres' Top 10 prospects?
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Padres, Hairston reach agreement
The outfielder, who hit 17 home runs last season, agrees to a one-year deal worth $1.25 million.
Padres Mailbag
Have a question for Padres beat writers Tom Krasovic and Bill Center? Ask away.
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At one position, at least – first base – the Padres organization is flush
This is the first in a series of stories examining the players in the Padres' organization position by position. Today: First base.
Padres 2009 contracts
The Padres are aiming to keep their payroll around $40 million in 2009. Here are the players currently under contract.
Rating the system: Call it average
The Padres organization has started to play catch-up, and a Moorad purchase of the team could accelerate that process.
– Who are the Padres' Top 10 prospects?
Padres hope their core of young players will help produce a turnaround in 2009
ANALYSIS: As the Padres emerge from this year's wreckage, their challenge might be less daunting than their record suggests.
– Padres contracts
– Padres report card
– Padres 2009 schedule (PDF)
GM Towers on the Hoffman situation: 'We just don't have the money'
The record-setting closer appears close to choosing Thursday between signing with the Dodgers or Brewers.
– Padres 2009 contracts
At one position, at least – first base – the Padres organization is flush
This is the first in a series of stories examining the players in the Padres' organization position by position. Today: First base.
Brewers rate Hoffman No. 1 choice
Padres did not budge Tuesday after a report that the Brewers called Hoffman the best candidate for their closer's job.
Prospects get a big boost
When Padres pitchers report to spring training in February, prospect Mat Latos will be among them. Center fielder Cedric Hunter also will be among the prospects in the major league camp. Neither Latos nor Hunter has played above Single-A, so their presence in major league camp will at least partly reflect the organization's high regard for them.
Moorad would boost strength in draft
What quality of farm system would a Jeff Moorad-led group inherit if, as Moorad strongly implied Friday, his cadre soon buys control of the Padres from John and Becky Moores?
Ranking the Top 10 Padres prospects
A look at the Padres' top 10 propects based on a survey of 10 major league talent evaluators.
Rating the system: Call it average
The Padres organization has started to play catch-up, and a Moorad purchase of the team could accelerate that process.
– Who are the Padres' Top 10 prospects?
