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With a charismatic personality and a pitching delivery to match, Dontrelle Willis made his Major League Baseball debut in 2003 and helped the Florida Marlins win their second World Series championship. Willis won 14 of 20 decisions with a 2.63 ERA that season on his way to an All-Star selection and the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award for the National League....
With a charismatic personality and a pitching delivery to match, Dontrelle Willis made his Major League Baseball debut in 2003 and helped the Florida Marlins win their second World Series championship. Willis won 14 of 20 decisions with a 2.63 ERA that season on his way to an All-Star selection and the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award for the National League. A native of Alameda, Calif., Willis baffled hitters with a high leg kick he developed as a youth playing "strikeout." That deceptive windup, affable personality and commitment to community service made Willis a fan favorite and one of the game's most recognizable left-handed pitchers. In just four and half seasons Willis set the franchise records for career wins (68), strikeouts (757), complete games (15), shutouts (eight) and innings pitched (1,022.2). Willis also became the first 20-game winner in Marlins history in 2005, when he finished second behind St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter in the National League Cy Young award balloting. The Marlins acquired Willis from the Chicago Cubs on March 27, 2002, along with right-handers Julian Tavarez, Jose Cueto and catcher Ryan Jorgensen in exchange for right-handers Antonio Alfonseca and Matt Clement. The Cubs selected him in the eighth round of the 2000 First Year Player Draft out of Encinal (Calif.) High School. He won California High School Player of the Year honors after going 10-1 with a 0.70 ERA and 111 strikeouts in 70 innings. Born on Jan. 12, 1982 in Oakland, Calif., Willis, who wears No. 35, grew up rooting for the Oakland Athletics. He became a full-time South Florida resident after joining the Marlins and now resides with his wife, Natalee, and their daughter, Adrianna Rose (4/24/07) in North Miami Beach.No Marlin player does more in the community than Willis. In 2005 and 2006 he was the team's nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, which recognizes the major league player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team. He also is a two-time winner of the Marlins' All-Heart award, which goes to the player who best exemplifies the team's commitment to the South Florida community by making a positive impact and serving as a role model for others.
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The Times' baseball rankings
Ricky Nolasco etched his name in the record book of the Miami Marlins last week passing Dontrelle Willis to become the Marlins' all-time leader in victories. He tops a list on which Josh Johnson ranks third, A.J. Burnett fourth and Brad Penny fifth....
Tags: Josh Johnson (baseball), Ricky Nolasco, Christy Mathewson, Eddie Plank, Kansas City Royals
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Nolasco passes Willis as Marlins all-time wins leader
— Ricky Nolasco's name may not resonate with some of those on the Marlins' World Series teams, the likes of Beckett, Willis, Hernandez and Brown. But no pitcher has won as many games in a Marlins uniform as the right-hander from Beaumont, Calif....
Tags: Troy Tulowitzki, Ricky Nolasco, Mark Buehrle, Juan Nicasio, Michael Cuddyer
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Nolasco tries again to pass Willis for Marlins' wins record
— It's Take Three in Ricky Nolasco's bid to take sole possession of the Marlins' record for victories that he shares with Dontrelle Willis at 68. Coming off losses in his past two starts, Nolasco is most concerned with doing his part in...Tags: Josh Johnson (baseball), Ricky Nolasco, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Ozzie Guillen
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Ozzie Guillen pleased with latest changes to Marlins lineup
ATLANTA — As he chatted with reporters inside Turner Field's third-base dugout Wednesday afternoon, Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen calmly looked at those before him and made a proud proclamation. "The lineup we have," he said, "is a lot better."...Tags: Josh Johnson (baseball), Ricky Nolasco, Fox Sports (tv network), Colorado Rockies, Turner Field
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Miami Marlins can't solve Braves' Brandon Beachy in series finale
ATLANTA — Rarely in a single game in the last 18 days have the Marlins had the type of collective, team wide struggles that encompassed the rather dreary showing they had Thursday night at Turner Field. A night after earning a key win in the early-...
Tags: Ricky Nolasco, National League East, Logan Morrison, Atlanta Braves, Brandon Beachy
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Orioles notebook: No significant progress with Reimold's injury
The Baltimore SunOrioles left fielder Nolan Reimold, on the disabled list with a neck injury, said Tuesday that he still is experiencing tingling in his thumb and forearm and weakness in his left shoulder several days after undergoing an epidural injection. “It's...Tags: Jackie Robinson, Buck Showalter, Robert Andino, Sports, Boston Red Sox
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Dontrelle Willis drops grievance against Orioles
The Baltimore SunLeft-hander Dontrelle Willis has dropped his grievance against the Orioles, and will return to the organization tomorrow, his agent confirmed. Willis, the 2003 NL Rookie of the Year and 2005 NL Cy Young Award runner-up, was signed by the Orioles to a...Tags: Spring Training, Chris Tillman, Tommy Hunter, Joel Pineiro, Brad Bergesen
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Orioles notebook: Uehara finally settling in with Rangers
The last time Koji Uehara was around the Orioles, he was saying tearful goodbyes in the visitor's clubhouse at Yankee Stadium last July. This week, Uehara was back at Camden Yards, this time with the Texas Rangers, the club that acquired him from the...
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Duquette: Miguel Tejada 'has a lot of enthusiasm for Baltimore'
The Baltimore SunThe return of former Oriole Miguel Tejada still has several steps to overcome before coming to fruition, according to Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette. Tejada will report to the team’s spring training facility on...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, MLB Most Valuable Player Award, Bill Hall, Spring Training, Miguel Tejada
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Nolasco ties Willis for franchise wins mark as Marlins sweep
SAN DIEGO Dontrelle Willis can still claim a share of the title. It shouldn't be long before Ricky Nolasco takes full ownership of it.
Nolasco allowed two runs over seven innings Sunday in the Marlins' 6-3 win at Petco Park, earning his 68th career...Tags: Josh Johnson (baseball), Ricky Nolasco, Ozzie Guillen, Gaby Sanchez, Sports
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Dontrelle Willis filing grievance against Orioles for placing him on restricted list
The Baltimore SunThe agent for Orioles minor-leaguer Dontrelle Willis is in the process of filing a grievance against the club, alleging the Orioles told Willis his was given his release but then placed him on the restricted list, preventing him from pursuing other...Tags: MLB Rookie of the Year Award, Sports, Cy Young Award, Baseball
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Dontrelle Willis reportedly leaves Triple-A Norfolk without permission
The Baltimore SunOrioles minor league pitcher Dontrelle Willis has reportedly left the club’s Triple-A affliate in Norfolk without the organization’s permission after being placed on the minor league restricted list, but the Orioles appear to have no plans...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, MLB Rookie of the Year Award, Minor League Baseball, Sports, Cy Young Award
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