The Associated Press is reporting that Valverde "appears" to be heading back to Arizona.
This means that, because the Diamondbacks were 70-92 and finished in the bottom half of the overall standings, their 1st Round draft pick is protected - so should Valverde sign with the Diamon'backs, the Astros would receive Arizona's 2nd Round pick.
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
