Closer Jose Valverde finalizes two-year contract with Detroit Tigers

The Tigers have filled their hole at closer, finalizing a contract with Jose Valverde on a two-year contract with a club option for a third.

Tigers eye Coke for rotation spot

With the Tigers' bullpen now even deeper than before thanks to the signing of closer Jose Valverde, Detroit now has the depth to give Phil Coke a look in the rotation.

Tigers make Valverde deal official

The Tigers formally announced their signing of All-Star closer Jose Valverde on Tuesday to a two-year, $14 million contract with a club option for 2012.

Source: Jose Valverde, Detroit Tigers reach preliminary deal

Closer Jose Valverde and the Detroit Tigers have reached a preliminary agreement on a $14 million, two-year contract, a source told ESPN.com.

Astros recoup picks as Valverde moves on

The Astros picked up another first-round pick in this summer's First-Year Player Draft on Thursday when the Detroit Tigers signed closer Jose Valverde to a two-year deal.

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