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Jose Valverde #47 | Pitcher | Houston Astros
Height: 6-4    Weight: 254    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Jul 24, 1979, San Pedro de Macoris,
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December 10, 2008
The Cardinals inquired about Astros' closer Jose Valverde, but talks did not progress and ended earlier in the week, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
December 9, 2008
A day after Astros' GM Ed Wade said that Jose Valverde would not be traded, he came back by saying he would do everything possible to not trade him, but wouldn't rule it out, according to Yahoo Sports.
December 8, 2008
The Houston Astros have said that they are not interested in dealing closer Jose Valverde, according to ESPN.com. "I can assure that Valverde is not being traded," Astros GM Ed Wade said.
November 29, 2008
The New York Mets need a closer, and before deciding to give huge dollars to Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes, the team has had discussions with the teams that employ Jose Valverde, Huston Street, J.J. Putz and Bobby Jenks, according to the New York Times.
November 26, 2008
The Rangers are not believed to be interested in Astros' closer Jose Valverde, according to MLB.com.
November 20, 2008
The Indians would be interested in Jose Valverde if the Astros offer him on the trading block as expected, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Indians' GM Mark Shapiro said, "If Valverde is available, he's be a guy we'd explore."
November 16, 2008
According to the New York Post, Houston closer Jose Valverde, one year away from free agency, is available via trade. However, the Mets say they will not give up a significant package for a pending free agent.
September 25, 2008
Jose Valverde saved his first game since September 10th on Thursday while protecting an 8-6 lead against the Reds. He struck out two and allowed one hit while getting the final two outs of the game.
September 10, 2008
Jose Valverde picked up his league leading 42nd save on Wednesday night as the Astros won their fifth straight and 13th in their last 14 games.
September 9, 2008
Jose Valverde was perfect in his 10 save opportunities in August and has been honored with the Delivery Man of the Month Award (presented by DHL), according to the Houston Chronicle.
September 8, 2008
Jose Valverde got save number 41, pitching a perfect ninth inning as the Astros beat the Pirates 3-2 Monday night.
September 7, 2008
Jose Valverde got save number 40 on the season, striking out the side when closing out the Astros 7-5 victory over the Rockies.
August 27, 2008
Jose Valverde picked up his 34th save of the season as the Astros beat the Reds 4-1.
August 14, 2008
Jose Valverde picked up his thirtieth save of the season as the Astros beat the Giants 7-4.
July 21, 2008
Jose Valverde was handed a one-run lead on Monday against the Pirates, and he allowed five hits and six runs over 0.1 innings. The closer served up two homers, three singles, and a walk before handing the ball to Tim Byrdak, who allowed an inside-the-park dinger.
June 30, 2008
Jose Valverde allowed one hit in the top of the ninth inning but secured the victory for Roy Oswalt with one scoreless inning and his 22nd save of the year.
June 29, 2008
Jose Valverde earned his 21st save of the season on Sunday, and we're happy to report that he didn't give up a run. The closer did walk a batter, but he also worked a hitless ninth inning. Valverde had allowed at least one run in four of the last five appearances.
June 28, 2008
Jose Valverde gave up a solo homer to Mike Lowell in the ninth, but struck out Jason Varitek to secure his 20th save in the Astros 11-10 win over the Red Sox on Saturday night.
June 24, 2008
Jose Valverde picked up his 19th save of the season Tuesday, but he didn't do so without a little drama. Houston's closer allowed two runs on a hit and walk but was able to escape with the save thanks to three strikeouts.
June 22, 2008
Jose Valverde returned to action after being given a day off because of a heavy workload of late and he held the Rays scoreless to earn his 18th save of the season.
June 21, 2008
Jose Valverde was unavailable for Saturday's save chance because he had either pitched or warmed up the previous four nights, according to the AP. As it happened, Doug Brocail got the save opportunity and promptly blew the game.
June 12, 2008
Jose Valverde, pitching a meaningless inning with the game well out of reach, did what many closers do in such situations, he imploded. Valverde allowed three hits and a walk which led to two runs allowed.
June 8, 2008
Jose Valverde was walking around with a slight limp on Sunday, but he said it's nothing to worry about, according to MLB.com. The closer has had mild soreness in his left knee since spring training, but it hasn't affected him on the mound, and Valverde doesn't anticipate it affecting him in the future. "I'll be OK," Valverde said. "I can run on it. I'm always ready to pitch."
May 25, 2008
Jose Valverde took a line drive to the jaw on Friday, but is said to be fine, and is available to pitch on Sunday, if needed, against the Phillies, according to MLB.com. Manager Cecil Cooper said, "He was walking around yesterday with one of those goalie masks on, having fun. I'm banking that he's OK."
May 24, 2008
Jose Valverde said his face was "a little sore" Saturday but that he was otherwise OK after getting hit in the face by a line drive Friday, according to the AP. The Phillies' Pedro Feliz hit a pitch that glanced off the closer's glove and then the side of his face, but Valverde was able to stay in the game and pick up a save. Valverde said he was ready to pitch today, but manager Cecil Cooper was leaning towards holding him out. "That was pretty amazing stuff he did last night," Cooper said. "He might just need a night to just think about it all."
May 23, 2008
Jose Valverde dodged a bullet Friday - in one respect. Pedro Feliz hit a liner back at the Houston closer that glanced off Valverde's glove and then hit him in the face, according to MLB.com. The righty was able to stay in the game and recorded his 15th save in 18 chances.
May 15, 2008
Jose Valverde picked up two strikeout to close out the Giants on Thursday on his way to his 11th save.
May 11, 2008
Jose Valverde saved his eighth game of the season as the Astros scored a 8-5 win and a three-game sweep over the Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.
May 7, 2008
The Houston Chronicle reports that Jose Valverde appears to be in a groove again. After reviewing hours of film from his 47 save season, and then Aprils mound work, the right-hander found a flaw almost immediately. "When I figured out what I was doing wrong, it was easy to fix," he said.
April 20, 2008
Jose Valverde returned to his normal ninth inning role on Sunday recording three outs for his second save in four chances this season.
April 17, 2008
Jose Valverde had another rough outing on Thursday as he allowed two runs in one inning for the Astros.
April 16, 2008
Jose Valverde is still chasing a milestone as he remains one save shy of 100 for his career, according to MLB.com. Perhaps it will come tonight against the Phillies, with ace Roy Oswalt set to take the hill.
April 7, 2008
Jose Valverde picked up his second victory of the season on Monday, this after he suffered a blown save in the ninth inning. So is the life of a relief pitcher. Valverde was awful on the night allowing three hits, two walks and three runs in one inning, but when Miguel Tejada homered in the bottom of the ninth inning, Valverde picked up a totally unwarranted victory.
April 6, 2008
The next save that Jose Valverde records will be the 100th of his career, according to MLB.com. He has one save so far this season.
April 4, 2008
Jose Valverde picked up his first save of the season on Friday, although he also served up a solo homer. Luckily, the Astros were up by two runs when Jose entered in the ninth inning.
March 20, 2008
Jose Valverde rebounded nicely from his stiff back as he held the Braves without a hit over one inning of work on Wednesday, with two strikeouts. That was a good day for the Astros' closer.
March 14, 2008
Jose Valverde will skip his scheduled Friday appearance due to a stiff back, according to the Houston Chronicle. "I'll take two or three days off and after that things will be OK," Valverde said. Assuming that holds true, this should have no effect on his preparation for the beginning of the regular season.
February 15, 2008
The Houston Chronicle reported Friday morning that the team was victorious in their arbitration case against newly acquired closer Jose Valverde. The ex-Diamondback will receive $4.7 million instead of the $6.2 large he was seeking.