Valverde DFA - Bring him in?

[ArizonaSportsFan]

Just saw that Valverde (former DBack, Tiger's closer) was designated for assignment today. Should the DBacks bring him in to shore up the pen? I haven't followed him much this year so I don't know what the deal was/is in Detroit, other than hearing he blew some saves lately.

 

[BC867]

Just saw that Valverde (former DBack, Tiger's closer) was designated for assignment today. Should the DBacks bring him in to shore up the pen? I haven't followed him much this year so I don't know what the deal was/is in Detroit, other than hearing he blew some saves lately.

Ah, he'd fit right in. 'Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Lefty]

Couldn't hurt. I have no confidence in Bell.

 

[BC867]

Couldn't hurt. I have no confidence in Bell.

Gibby wouldn't say that JJ Putz will have his closer role back when he returns soon . . . meaning JJ Putz will have his closer role back when he returns soon.

 

[DiamondBacks5117]

eh there was a reason they designated him for assignment he was sucking. I think he has a lot of talent and can be a really good closer but he needs to find the right team and situation. Tigers are my second favorite team right now.

 

[TJ]

After Bell's latest epic fail, I'm not opposed to bringing back Papa Grande.

 

[BC867]

After Bell's latest epic fail, I'm not opposed to bringing back Papa Grande.

Another retread? We can do better.

 

[TJ]

Another retread? We can do better.

As a band-aid, not long-term.

 

[BC867]

As a band-aid, not long-term.

Judging by Papa Grande's performance this year, he wouldn't be a better band-aid than David Hernandez and we already have him.