Jose Valverde
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About
Longtime MLB reliever nicknamed Papa Grande; led the National League in saves with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2007 and with the Houston Astros in 2008, then led the American League in saves with the Detroit Tigers in 2011.
Before Fame
He was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2003.
Trivia
He played on three All-Star teams during his career.
Family Life
He married Luisa Valverde in 2005.
Associated With
He became teammates with slugger Prince Fielder on the Tigers in 2012.
