The Versatile Jose Valentin Is Showing Veteran Leadership

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"Big hit after big hit," was one of the many positive statements Mets manager Willie Randolph had to say about [Jose Valentin]. "If I could fast-forward and know he'll do [well] the rest of the season, he'd be my MVP."

Valentin's teammates are more than thrilled with his emergence. First baseman Carlos Delgado believes players like Valentin are the very reason the team has held a double-digit lead in the division for so long. "We have a balanced ball club," Delgado said. "It can be a different guy every time."

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The Versatile Jose Valentin Is Showing Veteran Leadership

Coming into this season no one knew who would end the season as the Mets starting second baseman, including fran...

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