Agent not confident about Hoffman staying in S.D.
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Trevor Hoffman's agent made a counteroffer on Tuesday to the Padres, but wasn't optimistic that the closer would remain in San Diego.
"Trevor's first choice has always been to remain a Padre. But it's looking more and more like it won't happen," agent Rick Thurman said. "Put it this way -- their offer made Trevor upset enough to have his locker cleaned out at the stadium."
The Padres last week offered Hoffman $10 million over two years. Thurman is seeking between $25 million and $27 million over three years.
"He's the best at what he does, and what he brings to the city and the team," Thurman said. "Now, if we're out on the open market, as soon as we can negotiate with other clubs, whatever proposal we're giving to the Padres, I'm sure Trevor will make much more than that. This is not so much a money thing, it's more of a respect thing."
Hoffman is second on the career saves list with 436, with all but two of them coming with the Padres.
The Padres have until Nov. 11 to negotiate exclusively with Hoffman, but nearly 10 other teams have expressed interest, Thurman said.
"There are 16 teams where their closer spot is up in the air right now. It's a pretty good year to be a free-agent closer," Thurman said.
General manager Kevin Towers didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.
Hoffman's older brother, Glenn, interviewed with the Padres Monday for their vacant third base coaching job.
Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/
"Trevor's first choice has always been to remain a Padre. But it's looking more and more like it won't happen," agent Rick Thurman said. "Put it this way -- their offer made Trevor upset enough to have his locker cleaned out at the stadium."
The Padres last week offered Hoffman $10 million over two years. Thurman is seeking between $25 million and $27 million over three years.
"He's the best at what he does, and what he brings to the city and the team," Thurman said. "Now, if we're out on the open market, as soon as we can negotiate with other clubs, whatever proposal we're giving to the Padres, I'm sure Trevor will make much more than that. This is not so much a money thing, it's more of a respect thing."
Hoffman is second on the career saves list with 436, with all but two of them coming with the Padres.
The Padres have until Nov. 11 to negotiate exclusively with Hoffman, but nearly 10 other teams have expressed interest, Thurman said.
"There are 16 teams where their closer spot is up in the air right now. It's a pretty good year to be a free-agent closer," Thurman said.
General manager Kevin Towers didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.
Hoffman's older brother, Glenn, interviewed with the Padres Monday for their vacant third base coaching job.
Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/
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