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Joe Espada Defends Framber Valdez’s Clubhouse Reputation Ahead of Free Agency

Astros manager Espada shut down talk that Valdez is a bad teammate. “If I’m a manager, I want him on my team,” Espada said. He praised Valdez’s work ethic, durability, and presence: “He posts every day. He wants the ball.” Calling him “well respected” with “a ton of friends,” Espada added, “If I want a dogfight, I want this guy.”