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Published January 15, 2010, 07:36 AM

Tigers ink closer Valverde to 2-year deal

The Detroit Tigers have found their closer. Jose Valverde and the Tigers reached a preliminary agreement on a $14 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have found their closer.

Jose Valverde and the Tigers reached a preliminary agreement on a $14 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team hadn’t made an announcement and said the deal includes a $9 million option for 2012.

Valverde saved 25 games in 29 chances for Houston last season, then filed for free agency. He was 4-2 with a 2.33 ERA in 52 appearances.

Before that, the right-hander led the NL in saves in consecutive seasons.

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