Jose Valverde

3 August 2009

 They were able to scratch out a couple of hits and a late run of Houston closer Jose Valverde, who held on to record the save.  Astros' starter Mike Hampton struck out six Giants ove

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10 March 2008

First up is the National League West.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Will Brandon Lyon be able to replace Jose Valverde as closer?

Arizona finished with the best record in the National League last season despite giving up 20 more runs than they scored, thanks in large part to their outstanding 32-20 record in one run games. The key factor in this was a bullpen that did not relinquish leads, no mater how small, that was anchored by

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