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Found December 14, 2011 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dontrelle Willis,  Antonio Bastardo
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Cincinnati Reds

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The Philadelphia Phillies announced earlier today that they signed former Cy Young award winner Dontrelle Willis to a one-year deal. Willis was 1-6 with a 5.00 ERA last year for the Cincinnati Reds, as he continues his attempt to become the All-Star pitcher he was back in 2005. Willis is a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Phillies, as he held lefties to a .127 batting average last year. The Phillies may try to convert Willis into a reliever, and use his services along with Antonio Bastardo strictly against left-handed hitters.
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