Tigers pick up 2012 Option for Jose Valverde

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Detroit Tigers exercise option on Jose Valverde - ESPN

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have exercised their option to keep closer Jose Valverde under contract next season.

The team announced the move Friday. Valverde signed a $14 million, two-year deal in 2010 with the club holding a $9 million option for 2012.

The right-hander has been an All-Star twice in Detroit. He helped the Tigers win a division title this year for the first time since 1987.

Was expected, happy for it to be official, though.

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Earned that $$$$ FOR SURE