2007-11-06 17:14:06 · 9 answers · asked by Buffalo1 4 in Sports ➔ Baseball
No what makes you think that? He did blow a big save last year (that ended the Padres season) but he's still (statistically) the best closer of all-time (yes even better than Mo, go look at stats). Hoffman wouldn't just up and retire like that, he'd give a year notice, or a few months notice, he loves the fans, he wouldn't do that to them.
2007-11-06 17:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by kblavie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope he didn't retire, but when it's all said and done Rivera will be the greatest of all time. He's just hoping to stay around long enough to prevent that from happening. Mo can pitch until he's 45!!!
2007-11-07 02:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by Legends Never Die 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope, he's gonna keep saving games for the Pads for at least another year...or until his arm falls apart and there's no difference between his fastball and that great changeup anymore.
2007-11-07 05:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by ajn4664_ksu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so. He reached the vesting milestone for his 2008 option, so he should be back next year without fuss.
2007-11-07 01:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. He did, however, have surgery to clean out some bone chips in his elbow. He should be ready to go this spring.
2007-11-07 14:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by Dirty Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, he will be in the Padres bullpen again this season.
2007-11-07 01:20:12 · answer #6 · answered by csuhpat2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's coming back again.
2007-11-07 07:02:59 · answer #7 · answered by red4tribe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.....He should retire though, He's through, put a fork in him!!!
2007-11-07 02:40:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
no his steal strong end compitent!
2007-11-07 05:34:01 · answer #9 · answered by jor-jor 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋