| Jose
Valverde
Scout.com Headlines: |
Best Ever D-backs By Position
The 11 best Diamondbacks in the team's 12-year history
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Dec 2, 2009 |
2008 Houston Astros Team Preview
Spring is the time for hope, right?
-by FutureBacks.com
Mar 25, 2008 |
Valverde Loses Arbitration Hearing
The ex-Diamondbacks closer was not as expensive as feared
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Feb 17, 2008 |
D-Backs Send Valverde to Astros for Three
Getting 2B/OF Chris Burke plus pitchers Chad Qualls and Juan Gutierrez in return
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Dec 14, 2007 |
Diamondbacks Offer Arbitration to All
The D-Backs offered salary arbitration to all six of their potential free agents
-by FutureBacks.com
Dec 13, 2007 |
Chad Tracy Endures Rehab Setback
Also: Updates on the pitching staff, including health, possible additions, and extensions
-by FutureBacks.com
Nov 30, 2007 |
Diamondbacks Hot Stove: Jose Valverde
Jose Valverde could be traded if the price is right
-by FutureBacks.com
Nov 30, 2007 |
Stats Catch Up to Diamondbacks in Game 2
The D-Backs fell 3-2 in 11 innings to the Rockies for their second straight NLCS loss
-by FutureBacks.com
Oct 13, 2007 |
Drew Leads D-Backs' NLDS Offense
Stephen Drew went 7-for-14 with four extra base hits in the series
-by FutureBacks.com
Oct 7, 2007 |
Postgame Audio: Diamondbacks Sweep the NLDS 
Several Diamondbacks talk about their sweep of the Chicago Cubs
-by FutureBacks.com
Oct 7, 2007 |
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Ht: 6-4
Wt: 255
Bats: R
Throws: R
| Date of Birth: |
07/24/1979 |
| Birthplace: |
Dominican Republic
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| Biography: |
| 'Papa Grande' is back as the closer, without question. Published reports have manager Bob Melvin telling Valverde the job was his at the end of last season, and he kept his word, despite having a minimum of three other possibilities (Lyon, Aquino, and Daigle have all closed before), never wavering. And why would he, when Valverde has been healthy he's been solid, he has both the arm (mid 90s fastball with movement, tight slider) and the head (brash, but also able to lose today and come back tomorrow) to close in the bigs. If he stays healthy he should easily save 35-40 games this season. |
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