Valverde

Jose Valverde isn't my favorite player. The Tigers reliever is a little too demonstrative for my liking. I prefer players who simply do their job with little fanfare. They leave the gesticulations and histrionics to...the Valverde's of the world.
But I will give the Tigers closer credit. He's an outstanding pitcher and has been for a while. He set the Tigers record for saves yesterday, 43, in Detroit's 9th straight win.
The Tigers are fast becoming a scary thought in the playoffs. With Verlander they have a true ace. If Max Scherzer can be a tough number two, the Tigers might do some serious damage. And they have the closer in the exuberant Jose Valverde.
By the way, Todd Jones was the previous Tigers leader in saves. I would have speculated Willie Hernandez.