DONTRELLE WILLIS RUMORS

Willis > Bastardo, Venters Against Lefties

Dontrelle Willis's numbers against lefties last season were better than either of these men's.What triggered when you heard the Phillies signed (lefty starter reliever) Dontrelle Willis? Did you start visualizing the herky-jerky, moving parts windup – a trademark that has changed out of necessity over the years – and seeing exactly how it could be so deceptive to a lefthanded...
Via Phillies Nation  |  December 16, 2011

Phillies Take Low-Risk, Could Get Big Reward on Willis

Today, the Phillies officially announced the signing of well-traveled and charismatic lefty, Dontrelle Willis, to a one-year, $1M deal with incentives. While Willis has seen very little success as a starting pitcher over the last few years, the Phillies were the team that did the right thing by convincing him to make the full-time move to the bullpen. This is a tremendous low-cost...
Via The Outside Corner  |  December 15, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies Sign Left-Handed Pitcher Dontrelle Willis to One-Year Deal

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...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 14, 2011

Dontrelle Willis Is Already A Huge Fan Of Philadelphia

Earlier today, the Phillies signed Dontrelle Willis. Willis has been engaging with fans on Twitter, and it is clear he is loving every second of the Philly passion. With that being said I'm fired up be with the fighting phillies and looking forward to this season #phillies — Dontrelle Willis (@D_Train35) December 13, 2011   Philadelphia showing your boy mad love today...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  December 13, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies Boggle Our Minds, Sign Dontrelle Willis to One-Year Deal

Monday's signing of Dontrelle Willis by the Philadelphia Phillies for one year, $1 million is a bit surprising. In fact, we don't see the point in it whatsoever. The 30-year-old lefty went 1-6 with a nice, round 5.00 ERA last season with the Cincinnati Reds, who saw just about enough of that. I mean, really. Willis is going to round out their pitching staff? It's like they're just...
Via Babes Love Baseball  |  December 13, 2011

Phillies agree to 1-year pact with LHP Willis

The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a one-year agreement with left-handed starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis. The 29-year-old Willis will make about $1 million for a contract that includes performance-based incentives. Willis had another rocky seasons in 2011, logging a 1-6 record and 5.00 ERA in 13 starts with the Cincinnati Reds. A 14-game winner as a rookie in 2003 with the...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  December 13, 2011

Dontrelle Willis signs with Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a one-year contract with lefty Dontrelle Willis. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday because the deal is pending a physical, says Willis will make about 1 million. The 30-year-old Willis was the 2003 NL Rookie of the Year with Florida...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  December 13, 2011

Phillies Sign Dontrelle Willis to 1-Year Deal

The Phillies have reached an agreement with Dontrelle Willis on a year deal according to Jim Salisbury of ComcastSportsNet.com. The deal reportedly to be around $1 million dollars and is still pending a physical. Here is Willis's statistics from last year with the Cinicinnati Reds: Willis will compete for a spot in the rotation. With Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Vance...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  December 13, 2011

Reds' Willis (back spasms) scratched from start

Left-hander Dontrelle Willis of the Cincinnati Reds has been scratched from his start against the Milwaukee Brewers because of back spasms. Lefty Matt Maloney was moved up in the rotation to take Willis' spot on Sunday. Maloney had been scheduled to start Monday against Houston. Willis (0-6), the 2003 NL Rookie of the Year and a two-time All-Star, has made 12 starts since being...
Via AP on Fox  |  September 18, 2011

Dontrelle Willis clears Waivers

Willis has been the victim of tough luck in his 9 starts. Reds left-hander Dontrelle Willis has cleared waivers according to a tweet sent out earlier today by FOXSports.com's Jon Morosi. Willis is now eligible to be traded to any team should Cincinnati find a willing suitor. The 29-year old is set to become a free agent in the offseason after signing a one-year, minor-league...
Via Redlegs Review  |  August 30, 2011
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