Jose Valverde

Papa Grande Returns
Papa Grande Returns
Papa Grande Returns
Jim Leyland made the official announcement that Jose Valverde (aka: Papa Grande) would be returning as the Detroit Tigers closer today.
Did Jose Valverde Throw A ‘Spitball’ Against The Reds? [Video]
Did Jose Valverde Throw A ‘Spitball’ Against The Reds? [Video]
Did Jose Valverde Throw A ‘Spitball’ Against The Reds? [Video]
Jose Valverde is getting some heat over a video that shows him possibly throwing a "spitball" in the Tigers win over the Reds on Sunday. Some of 'Papa Grandes' defenders are saying that it was bubblegum, but I don't think that will fly.  Check out the video for yourself, and see if the Tigers closer got a little sloppy.