Dontrelle Willis
Dontrelle Willis
Dontrelle Wayne Willis, nicknamed "The D-Train", is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseballfor the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Willis was notable for his success during his first few years in the MLB and for his unconventional pitching style, which included a high leg kick and exaggerated twisting away from the batter. He was named the 2003 National League Rookie of the Year...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth12 January 1982
CityOakland, CA
CountryUnited States of America
It's tough to lose any game. It's definitely frustrating to see this. We know the capability of our team, and we haven't hit it yet.
It's big for our team because it gives them an extra day. We're definitely going to need them. I know about having days off. They can be helpful sometimes, especially late in the year. It's just key to go out there and establish early, especially in this park where they can put up some crooked numbers early.
It's a high honor, man, especially being so young. I'm definitely enthusiastic and happy they feel I'll be capable of handling the load of being one of the representatives of the United States.
I have a tough angle, man. I think of me on the mound. Sometimes, I don't even have the same arm slots. It's just little things, whatever it takes to get guys out. I definitely wouldn't want to hit off myself.
It's definitely frustrating to see when you know the capability of our team. We just haven't hit it yet.
It's tough, man. It's definitely tough. I just didn't do anything right today.
It's a great feeling. It's definitely a team effort. You have to have lot of things go your way. Today I was hit and that ended up being the winning run. I've been very fortunate to stay healthy and stay strong.
I knew the situation. You knew where they were going with all the trades, so I kind of figured I was going to go to a one-year deal, which is fine with me. Everybody wants that 'A-Rod' 10-year, $25 million deal but you have to deal with circumstances. I'm just definitely excited to make more than $375,000 (his 2005 salary).
I never thought I'd be in a situation like this ? to get that many wins in a single season, ... I'm definitely rolling with it.
I didn't do anything right. It definitely hurts.
I definitely wanted to get that guy. I definitely didn't want to get pulled with two outs.
I didn't do anything right. This is a game you tip your hat to the other team. ... I was definitely ready to go. There's no excuse. I feel bad whenever we lose, regardless of what uniform I'm wearing.
They're going to be in it regardless of how many people get hurt. Bobby Cox is always going to have those guys ready to play.
It was all positive. I'm just happy I'm employed again.