The Astros would like to bring reliever Jose Valverde back, but he is very interested in the free agent market. He had 25 saves and a 2.33 ERA in 2009. "The Astros have communicated to Jose their desire to bring him back," agent Gene Mato wrote in an e-mail to MLB.com. "He really enjoyed his time there and is open to the idea of returning. With that said, he is intrigued with the whole free agency process and the interest that is being generated."