Brewers place closer Trevor Hoffman on waivers

by Eli Greenspan on Aug 26, 2009 1:24 PM EDT Comment 6 comments

The Brewers have place all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman on waivers, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting.

The Brewers also put Mike Cameron, Jason Kendall, Craig Counsell, Braden Looper, and Felipe Lopez on waivers with Hoffman.

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, however, is disinclined to make trades during the August waiver period, believing that he cannot receive adequate returns.

However, Trevor Hoffman, who doesn't have any trade restrictions, could be moved to a team in need of a closer. He is open to playing next year after pitching in 39 games with a 1.89 ERA and 27 saves. Catcher Jason Kendall could draw interest on the market. Teams are looking for veteran catching options and Kendall, who has a good eye for the strike zone, would certainly fit the bill.

Craig Counsell could draw interest from a team like the White Sox. Second base has been a weak point for the White Sox this season and bringing in a veteran like Counsell, who has World Series experience, could pay dividends as they fight for a playoff spot.

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I wouldn’t mind seeing the Giants aquire Counsell. With Freddy Sanchez injured, they could use the help at 2nd.

by 49er16 on Aug 26, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Noooooooo!!!!

As noted on other posts of mine in SB Nation:

When God was giving out spots on MLB teams, Craig Counsell was given a spot when the guy who really deserved one was out taking a leak.

One of the most annoying players currently in the game, hands down.

by backtocali on Aug 26, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And you say this about one of the most valuable guys on the team?

Even if he’s not hitting HRs all the time like Ryan Braun or Prince Fielder, he’s a very versatile player. Then again, I wouldn’t expect someone who pretends to like the Brewers in order to get some attention really care about who plays well on the team.

CounsellWSMVP10!

by kirbir on Aug 28, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hoffman to the phils???

by asmallvictory31 on Aug 26, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

To close?

GM doesnt look to hot if they bring him in for one month to close when they made the big deal to bring in Lidge last year. Although Lidges 08 may concel out any bad feelings by short term memory fans. Not a bad deal if they did pick him up. Problem is that he would be going from one hitter friendly park to an even hittier friendly one in Citzens. He hasnt had a ton of high pressure saves this year in Milwaukee so a move like this could backfire for the Phils in the playoffs.

I figure Atlanta or Tampa Bay are good places for him to go. Brewers could get a nice upside pitching prospect from A ball if they paid the rest of his $1mm due, and the buying team overvalued by a bit.

by backtocali on Aug 26, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs