elcheato Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 MILWAUKEE -- Trevor Hoffman was supposed to take his sons fishing. Instead, they're all headed back to the All-Star Game. The career saves leader was a late addition to the National League squad, joining Pittsburgh left-hander Zach Duke for the Tuesday night game. On the American League side, Tampa Bay first baseman Carlos Pena will replace Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia, elected by fans to start. His wife, Kelli, is seven months pregnant and has been in the hospital since Monday with complications. Hoffman, in his first season with the Milwaukee Brewers, will substitute for Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton, who has an injured toe. "You relish the opportunity," Hoffman said. "You don't know how often these come along." The 41-year-old reliever said his sons -- Brody, Quinn and Wyatt -- didn't mind Dad's sudden change of All-Star break plans from fishing for three days in Wisconsin to a jam-packed trip to St. Louis. "My kids are really excited. They've gotten older and been to quite a few, but they're starting to understand the dynamics that are part of it," Hoffman said. "It was a pretty easy sell." Duke also was added to the NL staff. He replaces San Francisco starter Matt Cain, who took a line drive off his right arm Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Glad Duke made it....quietly having a very good season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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