Dem Bums – A Dodgers Blog

With Takashi Saito given free agency and Broxton likely being used for a set-up man, the Dodgers made a step to get a full-time closer, offering veteran Trevor Hoffman a one-year deal.

Hoffman came on the market in November when the Padres withdrew their $4 million dollar deal, and sources say that the Dodgers have offered Hoffman more plus an option for 2010.

Hoffman made 30 saves in 34 opportunities last season with the Padres, and the all-time saves leader earned 552 of his 554 saves with the Padres. The Milwaukee Brewers have also reportedly offered Hoffman a similar one-year deal. Hoffman should reach a decision by the end of this week, and with similar deals it seems like the Dodgers would be the likely pick for the closer in order to be closer to his San Diego home.