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Indians' search for closer gains a few options
by Paul Hoynes/Plain Dealer Reporter
Tuesday November 11, 2008, 7:58 PM
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The Indians' search for a closer has gained an option. Another option could come into focus as soon as the Colorado Rockies' trade of Matt Holliday to the Oakland Athletics becomes official.
When the San Diego Padres took their $4 million offer to Trevor Hoffman off the table late last week, it triggered a reaction in the executive offices of Progressive Field.
"When negotiations between Trevor Hoffman and the Padres didn't work out, he became an alternative for us," said Tribe GM Mark Shapiro.
Hoffman, 41, is baseball's all-time saves leader. He saved 30 games in 45 1/3 innings last season.
The Rockies reportedly had traded Holliday, who can be a free agent after next season, to Oakland for left-hander Greg Smith, outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and closer Huston Street. The trade could be become official today as soon as the players involved pass their respective physicals.
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The Indians are interested in Hudson Street and also have talked to Colorado about their third baseman Garrett Atkins. I have no idea what Atkins brings to the table. I really have never heard of him before this article.