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AL All-Star closer Jose Valverde prepares a new dance for the masses

Jose Valverde

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Valverde celebrates the last out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 8, 2011. The Tigers defeated the Royals 6-4. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

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American League manager Ron Washington said Monday that Detroit’s Jose Valverde will be his choice to close out a lead Tuesday night, and Valverde spent all day in front of a mirror rehearsing a new celebration upon hearing the move.

Personally, I’m hoping for a new take on the Ickey Shuffle, though for what it’s worth, Valverde’s recent moves suggest he’s been studying Russian dance of late.