Comments on: Dontrelle’s Latest Disaster

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:41:19 +0000

Billfer – glad to hear that not every blogger/sports columnist is 100% reactionary. It’s important to remember that evaluating a player’s talent (or lack thereof) is a process that needs to occur over a litany of games. That being said I completely agree that Willis has had his time and two years is plenty of time. Let him go!

By: Daily Box Score 8/31: You Know What Today Is?

Daily Box Score 8/31: You Know What Today Is? — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:44:08 +0000

[...] it may be that players like this have some value left. Take note, Dontrelle Willis, that even though your career may be over, it’s possible you’ll still help the Tigers come [...]

By: Dontrelle Willis may be done

Dontrelle Willis may be done — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:03:18 +0000

[...] Pinto, The Detroit Tigers Weblog declares D-Train over: The rocky Tigers career of Dontrelle Willis has been well documented. And the story just keeps [...]

By: Vince in MN

Vince in MN — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:29:34 +0000

Even if he were getting hit but throwing strikes, would have been somewhat encouraging. However, not being able to find the plate is just more of the same old same old over the last year or so. On the other hand, due to the money already invested, maybe sticking with him in Toledo through the end of the season isn’t entirely out of the question. It’s not like he will be hurting the Mud Hens’ post-season chances if he gets a few more starts. My gut feeling though is that Dontrelle has had his run.

By: The Opposite of Progress

The Opposite of Progress — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:29:01 +0000

[...] Dontrelle Willis hasn’t found the plate yet. In his last 57 2/3 major league innings, he’s walked 63 and struck out 35. We’ve likely seen the last of Dontrelle in the majors. [...]

By: Jeff Molby

Jeff Molby — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:28:07 +0000

Does he have to stay on the 40-man? There probably aren’t any teams that would sign him to a major league contract if he were released, but I’m sure there are at least a handful that would sign him to a minor league contract on the off-chance that he pulls himself together.

Most guys need to be shown the door when they’ve lost it, but Dontrelle has no misconceptions about his (in)effectiveness. He already accepted one demotion all the way to A ball. He might accept another one — in the form of being removed from the 40-man — if the rules allow for it.

By: Mike in CT

Mike in CT — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:53:32 +0000

Two sides on this issue. It’s sad for Willis on the personal standpoint. Nobody wants to see a guy lose it.

At the same time, this is Major League Baseball, not a charity. At this point it’s a sunk cost. (And when you factor in all the “dead money” on this team for the season, we should all send Mike Illitch a thank you card. Guess fourth in the American League attendance is good enough.)

By: Anthony Lewis

Anthony Lewis — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:09:52 +0000

I think Billfer is referring to the fact that he was once a fantastic pitcher and is still a good guy and he more than likely did not do anything to deserve this fate, it just happened to him.

Hey Bill?!? I heard Dontrelle was a pretty decent hitter for being a full time pitcher. Has there been any talk of maybe converting him to a full time hitter? Or would he just not stack up in that kind of role and just served as a “decent hitting pitcher”?

By: Jonah

Jonah — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:51:37 +0000

Is it really a “sad” thing?

Dude makes more money this year then me and you will in our lives. I wish I was him.