More - Dontrelle Willis Quotes

I don't even really care, to be totally honest. I'm really concerned about the lineup. I know I'm not betting on getting any hits off him, I'm just trying to keep the game as close as I can to give my team a chance.

Dontrelle Willis

 Betting

I just tried to throw strikes and stay in a rhythm. That's my game.

Dontrelle Willis

 Game

I popped my knee but it wasn't a big deal. Those things happen.

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I'm just swinging. To be able to get a big hit and put that much pressure on the pitcher is key.

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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.

Dontrelle Willis

 Capability

I feel great, ... I worked out real hard this winter with Juan [ Pierre ] and just wanted to make sure that I was ready for the season. It was killing me, though. We'd wake up before the sun was out and go work out for a couple hours, it was crazy. I didn't like it at all. Now I feel great, but it was really tough. I just wanted to discipline myself in some way this winter. I feel like I'm in really good shape right now. This spring I felt real good and now I feel great too.

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The guy can rush it up there. He is a big guy with a 93-94 mph fastball, and a change-up that has no bottom to it.

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You have to be good, lucky and on a good team. ... I can't fathom having 18 wins. It's the same thing I felt when I had 15 wins.

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It was a good bunt. It made me go to the baseline. It was just well-executed.

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When I walked into the locker room, everybody said I had to stop sliding headfirst. Before I even got in there, they were telling me, 'Would you please stop?' Even American League guys were saying that. Vernon Wells said, 'Please stop sliding headfirst.' They all love the enthusiasm and intensity I show.

Dontrelle Willis