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Some former closers stand a better chance than others of returning to their old roles.

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Jose Valverde, Diamondbacks. Of all the deposed closers, Valverde has the best chance to regain his spot. Manager Bob Melvin says so.

Francisco Cordero, Rangers. Akinori Otsuka remains Texas' ninth-inning pitcher of choice, but Cordero still is in the mix.

Fernando Rodney, Tigers. Todd Jones' recent ...

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