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Cubs' Dontrelle Willis hurts shoulder, out after 7 pitches; Dodgers win 7-6
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Dontrelle Willis Biography
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Marlins Anniversary: Dontrelle Willis shines in final win as a Marlin - Fish Stripes
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Derek Jeter, Jeb Bush among bidders interested in buying Marlins, source says – Sun Sentinel
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Florida Marlins starter Dontrelle Willis delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005, at RFK Stadium in Washington. Willis became the first pitcher in Marlins history to collect 20
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Baseball Hosts Santa Clara In Three-Game Weekend Series - SDSU Athletics
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2005 Topps Rookie Cup Yellow #135 Dontrelle Willis/299 MARLINS!
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Willis finally at home by Bay – East Bay Times
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Five Black Aces Heading To the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Hall Of Game
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San Diego Padres' Miguel Olivo, right, slides safely into first base on an infield single as Florida Marlins pitcher Dontrelle Willis covers first base in the third inning Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005
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Dontrelle Willis retires: Pitcher ends career after nine seasons - Sports Illustrated