The Houston Astros trade Chris Burke, Chad Qualls, and Juan Gutierrez to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jose Valverde.
This deal works pretty well for both teams.
Houston dealt closer Brad Lidge to the Phillies earlier in the off-season, so he needed to find a capable replacement. Valverde should do alright in the Juice Box, since the ballpark formerly known as the BOB is a similar park.
Burke will be used as a backup this season, but could fill in at second if Orlando Hudson leaves after the season. Qualls and Gutierrez should be able to make the bullpen out of the spring.
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