Dontrelle "Cy" Willis

sweaver · 06-17-2003, 04:05 PM

That's the name I gave him in my weblog, after he beat the Reds twice in a week. Now, he's doing it to the Mets, too. Here's a link to the Miami Herald's story of his one-hitter. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/6104564.htm

Have you seen him pitch? He's got one of those cool, old-fashioned funky motions. Willis is a trip to watch, as long as he's not beating your team.

SmedIndy · 06-17-2003, 04:39 PM

Actually, I'd rather have his nickname be "What You Talkin' 'Bout".

sweaver · 06-17-2003, 04:42 PM

I was trying to avoid the obvious pop culture reference that every chump is making...

He has a chance to be a real special pitcher, though.

TGwynn19 · 06-17-2003, 07:37 PM

And as an added bonus.....he can really swing the bat. He hit about a 410 ft. homer at Pro Player.

Wolf Hopper · 06-17-2003, 08:32 PM

Every time I hear his first name, I think "Chandell" from the old Batman series.

At least there's an "ace" in Liberace.

I still think he will flame out due to injury or a "other" stuff.

OaktownTribeFan · 06-17-2003, 08:33 PM

I saw him shutdown the A's a couple of weeks ago. He's going to be a special pitcher. Gammons compared him to Vida Blue last night on Baseball Tonight. Valentine said he ought to cut down on his motion, but that's picking a nit, IMO.

The kid's one of the most fun pitchers to watch, and has a tremendous future.

nyyfanfrombirth · 06-18-2003, 07:10 AM

I really, really hope he doesn't flame out. He's a lot of fun to watch, plus, he's exuberant.

pathogan · 06-18-2003, 10:56 AM

...much fun to watch, reminded me of fidryich and Vida[even wore 35 like Blue did early on],though his motion was not as fluid as Blues...that was a brilliant 1-0 game...the cubs must be kicking themselves over this kid...I hope he gets a few good years in,because he was soooo much fun to watch

gyb13 · 06-18-2003, 12:12 PM

and now three straight one-hitters in Mets games...

marlinfan · 06-19-2003, 11:32 AM

I've seen him a couple of times. The movement on the ball is incredible. I don't how he keeps it in the strike zone. There might actually be a crowd on Saturday to watch him pitch.

LeGrandOrange · 06-19-2003, 01:14 PM

I don't know about "Cy" but I think "ROY" isn't out of the question.

He's just so great...everything about him is just damn cool...and plus he's enjoying himself out there, how could I NOT like that. It's like he has never-ending charisma. Curse the fact the Marlins are the one NL East team the M's didn't get...

Rajah · 06-21-2003, 11:46 PM

A few days ago I did something I rarely do, I tuned into one of the local sports radio stations. Got some good laughs too, when the idiots were talking about pitching. The conversation turned to what you can get in a trade, and the idiots were talking about Dontrelle Willis. They were talking about how easy it is to get a kid like Willis in the trade market, you know, someone who throws pretty hard, but walks a lot of guys. If you can fix them you can get something good. About that moment I started laughing, and darned near called the station (never happened). I did, however, take a look at his minor league stats, just to find out exactly how many guys he did (not) walk. They kid got better at every level he pitched at. He improved his k to bb rate from 3 to 1 to 5 to 1 in his 3 minor league seasons. Yeah, I guess its easy to get guys who walk that many players.

Of course, I live in the Chicago area, and this was local talking morons on the station, and apparently they were unaware that Willis was the key player in the Alfonseca/Clement trade.
Guess they must think that Florida really liked that Tavarez guy or something.

pathogan · 07-02-2003, 07:03 PM

MLB extra innings, and DW is pitching, and he even drew a good walkup crowd!!!

huskerdru · 07-03-2003, 08:33 AM

He's absolutely a fantastic talent, no question, and fun to watch! Cy Young, at least at this early point, would be a bit of a stretch (see Schmidt, Jason and Williams, Woody), but ROY certainly could happen. The ONLY thing concerning me is the fact that he plays for the Marlins, not known for their ability to handle youngsters appropriately - his pitch count is regularly exceeding 100, and he's only 21. He could be fine, but I certainly would not want him getting as many as 15 starts in the 2nd half...

SmedIndy · 07-03-2003, 01:34 PM

I think Wolfie's "flame out" could be right . It's awful early in his career - and young arms are an enigma. Is that motion mechanically sound (Will, can you help?)

there's been some angst on a Cubs board regarding Willis. Personally, it was bad to give up a lot for Alfonseca, but I really liked Clement who I thought would be great in Wrigley.

The fact is that if Arnsberg and Torborg didn't try to Dallas Green their entire staff - Willis would still be in AAA.

06-17-2003, 04:05 PM	#1
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	Dontrelle "Cy" Willis That's the name I gave him in my weblog, after he beat the Reds twice in a week. Now, he's doing it to the Mets, too. Here's a link to the Miami Herald's story of his one-hitter. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/6104564.htm Have you seen him pitch? He's got one of those cool, old-fashioned funky motions. Willis is a trip to watch, as long as he's not beating your team.

06-17-2003, 08:32 PM	#5
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Every time I hear his first name, I think "Chandell" from the old Batman series. At least there's an "ace" in Liberace. I still think he will flame out due to injury or a "other" stuff. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

06-18-2003, 07:10 AM	#7
nyyfanfrombirth All-NetShrine Team Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York State Posts: 340	I really, really hope he doesn't flame out. He's a lot of fun to watch, plus, he's exuberant. __________________ "Gazizza."

06-18-2003, 10:56 AM	#8
pathogan william Blake's Innkeeper Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,828	He was so ...much fun to watch, reminded me of fidryich and Vida[even wore 35 like Blue did early on],though his motion was not as fluid as Blues...that was a brilliant 1-0 game...the cubs must be kicking themselves over this kid...I hope he gets a few good years in,because he was soooo much fun to watch

06-18-2003, 12:12 PM	#9
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	and now three straight one-hitters in Mets games... __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

06-17-2003, 04:39 PM	#2
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	Actually, I'd rather have his nickname be "What You Talkin' 'Bout".

06-17-2003, 04:42 PM	#3
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	I was trying to avoid the obvious pop culture reference that every chump is making... He has a chance to be a real special pitcher, though.

06-17-2003, 07:37 PM	#4
TGwynn19 Guest Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,087	And as an added bonus.....he can really swing the bat. He hit about a 410 ft. homer at Pro Player.

06-17-2003, 08:33 PM	#6
OaktownTribeFan Inducted Into The NetShrine Assembly of Fame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Bullpen Posts: 529	I saw him shutdown the A's a couple of weeks ago. He's going to be a special pitcher. Gammons compared him to Vida Blue last night on Baseball Tonight. Valentine said he ought to cut down on his motion, but that's picking a nit, IMO. The kid's one of the most fun pitchers to watch, and has a tremendous future.

06-19-2003, 11:32 AM	#10
marlinfan NetShrine Rookie Of The Year Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 51	I've seen him a couple of times. The movement on the ball is incredible. I don't how he keeps it in the strike zone. There might actually be a crowd on Saturday to watch him pitch.

06-19-2003, 01:14 PM	#11
LeGrandOrange Membership Suspended 4/11/04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,783	I don't know about "Cy" but I think "ROY" isn't out of the question. He's just so great...everything about him is just damn cool...and plus he's enjoying himself out there, how could I NOT like that. It's like he has never-ending charisma. Curse the fact the Marlins are the one NL East team the M's didn't get...

06-21-2003, 11:46 PM	#12
Rajah NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,177	A few days ago I did something I rarely do, I tuned into one of the local sports radio stations. Got some good laughs too, when the idiots were talking about pitching. The conversation turned to what you can get in a trade, and the idiots were talking about Dontrelle Willis. They were talking about how easy it is to get a kid like Willis in the trade market, you know, someone who throws pretty hard, but walks a lot of guys. If you can fix them you can get something good. About that moment I started laughing, and darned near called the station (never happened). I did, however, take a look at his minor league stats, just to find out exactly how many guys he did (not) walk. They kid got better at every level he pitched at. He improved his k to bb rate from 3 to 1 to 5 to 1 in his 3 minor league seasons. Yeah, I guess its easy to get guys who walk that many players. Of course, I live in the Chicago area, and this was local talking morons on the station, and apparently they were unaware that Willis was the key player in the Alfonseca/Clement trade. Guess they must think that Florida really liked that Tavarez guy or something. __________________ Why does Aubrey Huff looked so mad in his picture? Oh wait...

07-02-2003, 07:03 PM	#13
pathogan william Blake's Innkeeper Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,828	Finally got MLB extra innings, and DW is pitching, and he even drew a good walkup crowd!!!

07-03-2003, 08:33 AM	#14
huskerdru Inducted Into The NetShrine Assembly of Fame Join Date: May 2003 Location: Motown (or just north of it) Posts: 540	He's absolutely a fantastic talent, no question, and fun to watch! Cy Young, at least at this early point, would be a bit of a stretch (see Schmidt, Jason and Williams, Woody), but ROY certainly could happen. The ONLY thing concerning me is the fact that he plays for the Marlins, not known for their ability to handle youngsters appropriately - his pitch count is regularly exceeding 100, and he's only 21. He could be fine, but I certainly would not want him getting as many as 15 starts in the 2nd half... __________________ "Computers are stupid; they can only give you answers." - Pablo Picasso

07-03-2003, 01:34 PM	#15
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	I think Wolfie's "flame out" could be right . It's awful early in his career - and young arms are an enigma. Is that motion mechanically sound (Will, can you help?) there's been some angst on a Cubs board regarding Willis. Personally, it was bad to give up a lot for Alfonseca, but I really liked Clement who I thought would be great in Wrigley. The fact is that if Arnsberg and Torborg didn't try to Dallas Green their entire staff - Willis would still be in AAA.

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