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Found October 07, 2011 on NY Daily News:
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Jose Valverde predicted this scenario - the upset, the champagne, the triumph over the mighty Yankees. After a victory in Game 2, the Tigers closer jokingly yet boldly declared the series "over for Yankees." So, fittingly, it came down to his right arm Thursday night in Game 5.
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