The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sun, 26 May 2013 08:04:58 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Jose Valverde Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB5) 60 After a tumultuous six months, Jose Valverde returned to the mound at Comerica Park in the ninth inning for the Tigers, and set down the Kansas City Royals for a 1-2-3 ninth inning. Despite the successful results, the actual performance did little to address the concerns that have lingered with Valverde for a while now. The breakdown of why inside! http://tigers.scout.com/2/1286840.html 2047 Paul Wezner http://tigers.scout.com/2/1286840.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:50:00 GMT 0 273 Detroit tigers LAKELAND, FL -- For the second time in as many days, former Tigers' closer Jose Valverde took the mound for the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Pitching on consecutive days for the first time since signing his minor league contract, Valverde tossed a scoreless, hitless inning of relief Saturday evening. (BONUS FEATURE: PHOTO GALLERY OF VALVERDE IN ACTION) http://tigers.scout.com/2/1285539.html 2047 James Chipman http://tigers.scout.com/2/1285539.html Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:50:00 GMT 0 273 Detroit tigers LAKELAND, FL -- Friday evening, former Detroit Tigers' closer Jose Valverde toed the slab for the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Signed to a minor-league contract on April 4th, the right-hander they call Papa Grande tossed a scoreless inning of relief, dialing his fastball up to the mid-90’s. What else did Valverde show? http://tigers.scout.com/2/1285212.html 2047 James Chipman http://tigers.scout.com/2/1285212.html Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:53:00 GMT 1 273 Detroit tigers Ready to take a look back at the performers of 2010 and what's in store for them in 2011? Head inside to read the 2010 player capsules! Jose Valverde had one of the most dominating stretches in recent memory for Tigers pitchers, that is up until one turning point re-directed his dominating season. http://tigers.scout.com/2/1035195.html 2047 Paul Wezner http://tigers.scout.com/2/1035195.html Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:46:00 GMT 0 273 Detroit tigers According to Yahoo Sports, former Houston closer Jose Valverde has reached an agreement with the Tigers on a two-year deal worth $14 million, with a club option for a third year. http://tigers.scout.com/2/937848.html 2047 Paul Wezner http://tigers.scout.com/2/937848.html Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:20:00 GMT 0 273 Detroit tigers As we approach the end of 2009, it is a good time for fans to reflect on their team's best players of the decade. Since the Arizona Diamondbacks have only been around for dozen years, it makes more sense in their case to evaluate the best players in franchise history. Here they are, position-by-position. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/925412.html 2047 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/925412.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:09:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Astros initiated significant turnover both on offense and in the bullpen, but their failure to address the starting pitching behind Roy Oswalt leaves them longshots in the NL Central. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/740555.html 2047 Gregory Pratt http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/740555.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:26:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Jose Valverde, the all-time Arizona Diamondbacks saves leader, lost his arbitration hearing with the Houston Astros on Friday. Valverde had been asking for $6.2 million but was only awarded $4.7. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/729706.html 2047 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/729706.html Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:46:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacksacks sent Rolaids Relief Pitcher of the Year Jose Valverde to the Houston Astros for 2B/OF Chris Burke plus pitchers Chad Qualls and Juan Gutierrez. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/711490.html 2047 D-Backs Press Release http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/711490.html Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:45:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks offered salary arbitration to all six of their potential free agents. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/710951.html 2047 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/710951.html Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:16:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks A blood clot has slowed Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Chad Tracy's rehab process, but he still hopes to get healthy by spring training. Also: Updates on the pitching staff, including health, possible additions, and extensions. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/707006.html 2047 Scout.com http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/707006.html Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:12:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Jose Valverde led Major League Baseball in saves last year en route to the NL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award. Haunted by a history of inconsistency, Valverde could nevertheless find himself on the trading block during the upcoming winter meetings. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/706928.html 2047 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/706928.html Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:39:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks All of the breaks that helped the Arizona Diamondbacks post the best record in the NL despite a negative run differential are now going the other way as they fall to a daunting 0-2 hole in the NLCS. Worse yet, there are whispers that this team will be further depleted in the offseason. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/690221.html 2047 Scout.com http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/690221.html Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:51:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Stephen Drew played stellar defense all year long, but disappointed on offense until he crushed Cubs pitching to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an NLDS series sweep. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/687983.html 2047 Scout.com http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/687983.html Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:47:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks swept the Chicago Cubs in the NLDS by winning the third game 5-1. We have postgame audio clips about Stephen Drew's great series, Livan Hernandez getting out of jams, and Jose Valverde showing his emotions. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/687912.html 2047 FutureBacks Staff http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/687912.html Sun, 07 Oct 2007 05:21:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks The offense looked great, Doug Davis did his thing, and the bullpen shut the door as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-4 in Game 2 of the NLDS. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/687445.html 2047 Scout.com http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/687445.html Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:10:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks made their third waiver claim in two days Saturday, taking southpaw Joe Kennedy from the Oakland Athletics' unwanted list. Kennedy joins Doug Slaten to double the Diamondbacks' accouterment of left-handed relievers. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/664846.html 2047 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/664846.html Sun, 05 Aug 2007 06:18:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks Byung-Hyun Kim is back with the Arizona Diamondbacks after a four-year absence. It's no secret that both the Diamonbacks and Kim had fared better when the two were together. Does this reunion portend a return to the postseason for the Snakes and a return to effectiveness for the submariner? http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/664720.html 2047 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/664720.html Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:56:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks Randy Johnson threw a 42-pitch, 3-inning simulated game on Tuesday. While most took that as a positive sign, Randy's comments after the throwing session definitely called into question his future in Major League Baseball. With the trade deadline less than a week away, the Arizona Diamondbacks need to know what they can expect out of Johnson the rest of the way. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/661569.html 2047 Scout.com http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/661569.html Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:43:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks How are the Diamondbacks winning games? They have allowed more runs than they have scored this year, and have not been hitting well in clutch situations. Tim Lincecum destroyed Micah Owings in a battle of future stars Sunday, and if Arizona doesn't play better soon, they could be battling those Giants for the NL West cellar. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/656003.html 2047 Scout.com http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/656003.html Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:19:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks