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LHP Willis announces retirement through Orioles - Yahoo! Sports
Dontrelle was good when he first came out, but like everyone said, the way he pitched would cause him to get hurt in the future.
Dontrelle was good when he first came out, but like everyone said, the way he pitched would cause him to get hurt in the future.
SEATTLE (AP) -- Left-hander Dontrelle Willis has decided to retire following a rocky stretch with Baltimore's top farm club.
Willis was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2003 with the Marlins and quickly became one of baseball's most popular players. But the big left-hander has struggled since he won 22 games seven years ago.
Willis agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles this spring. He made just four appearances for Triple-A Norfolk, going 0-3 with an 8.53 ERA.
Willis was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2003 with the Marlins and quickly became one of baseball's most popular players. But the big left-hander has struggled since he won 22 games seven years ago.
Willis agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles this spring. He made just four appearances for Triple-A Norfolk, going 0-3 with an 8.53 ERA.
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