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Former Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde listed on 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
Read full article: Former Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde listed on 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballotDETROIT Jose Valverde -- one of the most reliable, albeit frustrating, closers from this era of Detroit Tigers baseball -- is listed as one of 32 finalists on the 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Comerica Park on August 26, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. He was most dominant his first five seasons with the Diamondbacks, but recorded the most saves in Detroit. Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates following their win against the Boston Red Sox during the game on August 1, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Hall of Fame ballot also features former Tigers players Carlos Pena, Brad Penny and Gary Sheffield.