Yardbarker: Dontrelle Willis

links for 2008-07-22

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:12:11 -0500

Dontrelle Willis pitching in Lakeland 7/17/08 (video) | Lakeland Flying Tigers Blog Video from Dontrelle's last start. The delivery still looks very much Dontrelle like, but maybe with a dimmer switch so it isn't as intense Detroit Tigers Thoughts: Pudge Will Be a Type A Free Agent Eddie appears to be on the verge of cracking the [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "links for 2008-07-22", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/links-for-2008-07-22/" });

Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-17-08

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:46:45 -0500

Toledo 6 Pawtucket 15Brent Clevlen homered twice and Derek Wathan hit a grand slam. But it was no match for the Big Papi led Pawtucket team. Virgil Vasquez was bludgeoned for 3 homers and 7 runs in 3.1 innings. Erie 7 Akron 5Deik Scram homered and added 2 singles. Casper Wells was 4 [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-17-08", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/tigers-minor-league-wrap-7-17-08/" });

Junkballing: Zach Miner, Tiger Stadium, and injured shortstops

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:46:44 -0500

Zach Miner starts again The question of the 5th starter has been answered - for now. Zach Miner will take the spot formerly occupied by Eddie Bonine and before him Dontrelle Willis. Miner had some struggles with control out of the pen this year. But in two "stretch-out" starts for Toledo he has posted [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Junkballing: Zach Miner, Tiger Stadium, and injured shortstops", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/junkballing-zach-miner-tiger-stadium-and-injured-shortstops/" });

Tigers Willis Giving Up Trademark Leg Lift Delivery

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:21:01 -0500

Tigers LH pitcher Dontrelle Willis told reporters over the weekend that he is trying to revamp his pitching delivery. He is working with coaches on it but did not go into detail on what those changes might be. As detailed here last week, he's been plagued with knee issues, has an ERA over 10.00 and has been sent to Lakeland to rehab. An MRI on his knee showed there was no structural damage but some tendinitis. Time will tell whether he can return to his old form with a new delivery.

Dontrelle Talks

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:01:52 -0500

Most of the time when you read the beat reporters game stories and quotes, you get pretty much the same thing. But every once in awhile, you'll get some pretty different takes. Take for example the conversation that Dontrelle Willis had with reporters yesterday. In the mlb.com article the focus is on Dontrelle's attitude [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Dontrelle Talks", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/dontrelle-talks/" });

Dontrelle Talks

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:01:52 -0500

Update on Dontrelle's knee

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:19:57 -0500

Dontrelle Willis had his right knee examined by Dr. Steven Lemos as well as an MRI and the diagnosis is patellar tendinitis. Willis was given a cortisone injection to reduce inflammation and he was fitted for a brace to provide additional support. He will return to Lakeland later this week to resume [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Update on Dontrelle's knee", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/update-on-dontrelles-knee/" });

Update on Dontrelle's knee

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:19:57 -0500

Does Willis have torn ACL?

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:35:12 -0500

Dontrelle Willis was brought up from Lakeland to have his knee examined yet again. Willis has of course been "not right" all year long. He struggled with his control in the spring and it never got better before or after he slipped on the mound in Chicago culminating in a demotion to Class [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Does Willis have torn ACL?", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/does-willis-have-torn-acl/" });

Does Willis have torn ACL?

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:35:12 -0500

The Worst Team Money Can Buy

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:49:26 -0500

As we approach the mid-point of the 2008 season, much has been made of the success of small market teams like the Rays and Marlins. Heck, even the Pirates have scraped their way towards mediocrity. While these teams' successes are usually attributed to the talented, young players they have, I think it also has something to do with the expensive, old players they don't have. Here is the worst team money can buy, and no, it's not the Mets roster...

Dontrelle Willis makes Lakeland Debut

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:29:53 -0500

Dontrelle Willis, optioned to the minors a couple weeks ago, made his first appearance for the Lakeland Flying Tigers. The results, at least from looking at the game log, were mixed were mixed. Willis ended up walking 3 in his two innings of work. His first inning was messy with a hit and a [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Dontrelle Willis makes Lakeland Debut", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/06/dontrelle-willis-makes-lakeland-debut/" });

Dontrelle Willis makes Lakeland Debut

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:29:53 -0500

Dontrelle Pitching for the Jokers

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:38:55 -0500

Two innings on Sunday. Don't be late.

ESPN commenters continue their zany antics

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:30:44 -0500

See, he asked himself a question to drive home the idea that an AL pitcher hitting a grand slam is too wacky to believe without actually witnessing first. And since Dontrelle Willis is decaying in the minors, he really needs...