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How Astros' Framber Valdez grew from unwanted prospect to
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Houston Astros name Framber Valdez as Opening Day starter
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Framber Valdez ties quality start record with shutout
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez's All-Star debut is simply perfect
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Astros first-half awards: Team MVP, Cy Young and more from a
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July MLB Power Rankings: Just How Good Are The Houston Astros
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez's All-Star debut is simply perfect
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World Series: Astros Framber Valdez Gets Over Failures in Game 2
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Framber Valdez 'probably' will be Astros' opening day starter
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Valdez wins sixth straight as Astros beat Rangers 4-2
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez sets MLB single-season record with
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Framber Valdez wins first MLB start for Astros
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Astros Framber Valdez Throws Record 25 Consecutive Quality Starts
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Breaking down Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez - Battery Power