McTaggart's blog post this afternoon references an email from Valverde's agent, Gene Mato.
"The Astros have communicated to Jose their desire to bring him back. 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."
Note the past tense of the infinitive "to enjoy."
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
