Trevor Hoffman's quest to reach 600 career saves has become somewhat of a hot topic in recent days in Milwaukee.
Hoffman, the all-time saves leader, has blown two save situations already for the Brewers (3-4) this season.
For Hoffman, the Brewers announced this spring that Miller Park would feature a saves countdown in left field on the scoreboard. Fans can see a large banner of Hoffman, followed by a tracking of Hoffman's historic milestone save by save.
Hoffman originally approved of the addition to the ballpark, thinking it would be a fitting countdown and addition to the already great fan atmosphere at Miller Park. However, he has been having second thoughts about the banner and countdown.
"I don't want to add any extra enthusiasm for the other side of the field," Hoffman said ...
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Trevor Hoffman Struggling Under Pressure of Save No. 600
Posted: 14th April 2010 by Tommy Torkelson in MLBComments Off on Trevor Hoffman Struggling Under Pressure of Save No. 600