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As a Padres fan, I knew that would happen. I give a 40% of Hoffman coming back next year. He had two chances to lock it up, including Saturday, and blew both.


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I don't think much blame lies with Hoffman. Black made some bad (non) decisions. I don't understand how he doesn't load the bases, and maybe even bring in an outfielder to play the infield (that may be too extreme), when there were men at the corners and 0 outs. Holliday would probably be running on contact on a non-force.

craig

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While Black didn't help, Hoffman takes a lot of blame here. He got absolutely rocked on those first two doubles, gave Holliday a very meaty pitch, and also grooved the sac fly.