February 8, 201214 yr http://miami.marlins...ws_mia&c_id=mia D-Train driving force behind '03 Series champs Dynamic rookie burst onto scene with one-hit shutout of Mets By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com | 02/07/12 10:36 AM EST MIAMI -- As a rookie in 2003, one batter stood in the way of Dontrelle Willis' bid at making history. Bursting onto the big league scene as a high-strung 21-year-old lefty with a wild high-kick delivery, Willis provided an instant spark to a Marlins team that was mired in mediocrity. Willis' breakout rookie moment came on June 16, 2003, when the D-Train arrived in full force, turning in one of the best pitching performances of the season. ... good times. I thought my internet was broken when I saw this headline on the Marlins homepage, though.
February 9, 201214 yr What he did in the 2003 regular season should not be overlooked, but it's also worth noting that his poor performance in the postseason was working toward the Marlins not winning the World Series. He pretty much single-handedly lost game 4 of the NLCS, which was a crucial game because it put the Cubs one victory away from winning the pennant rather than giving the Marlins a real shot at evening the series at 2-2. He tossed a couple of okay relief innings in the World Series and had a poor start in the NLDS (although the Marlins still managed to win that game).
February 9, 201214 yr What he did in the 2003 regular season should not be overlooked, but it's also worth noting that his poor performance in the postseason was working toward the Marlins not winning the World Series. He pretty much single-handedly lost game 4 of the NLCS, which was a crucial game because it put the Cubs one victory away from winning the pennant rather than giving the Marlins a real shot at evening the series at 2-2. He tossed a couple of okay relief innings in the World Series and had a poor start in the NLDS (although the Marlins still managed to win that game). If I remember correctly, that start was fine until about the 6th inning after he hit that triple.
February 9, 201214 yr Michael Jordan, Devin Hester, Tim Dwight, Derrick Rose, Dontrelle Willis.. Five most exciting/entertaining players I've watched in my life time.
February 9, 201214 yr Michael Jordan, Devin Hester, Tim Dwight, Derrick Rose, Dontrelle Willis.. Five most exciting/entertaining players I've watched in my life time. On your favorite teams, right? Because mentioning Tim Dwight is pretty random...
February 9, 201214 yr Michael Jordan, Devin Hester, Tim Dwight, Derrick Rose, Dontrelle Willis.. Five most exciting/entertaining players I've watched in my life time. On your favorite teams, right? Because mentioning Tim Dwight is pretty random... Yea.. Obviously LeBron (for example) is one of the most electrifying players ever but the feeling of pure excitement really only happens when its the players on teams I care about. And FWIW.. Timmy D was the man! :mischief
February 9, 201214 yr Wes Helms, Reggie Howard, Michael Doleac, Kirby Freeman...five most exciting/entertaining players I've watched in my lifetime.
February 9, 201214 yr Wes Helms, Reggie Howard, Michael Doleac, Kirby Freeman...five most exciting/entertaining players I've watched in my lifetime. Can't forget Renyel Pinto.
February 9, 201214 yr Michael Jordan, Devin Hester, Tim Dwight, Derrick Rose, Dontrelle Willis.. Five most exciting/entertaining players I've watched in my life time. On your favorite teams, right? Because mentioning Tim Dwight is pretty random... Yea.. Obviously LeBron (for example) is one of the most electrifying players ever but the feeling of pure excitement really only happens when its the players on teams I care about. And FWIW.. Timmy D was the man! :mischief Do not forget that the Rock is the most electrifying figure in sports entertainment today!
February 9, 201214 yr Wes Helms, Reggie Howard, Michael Doleac, Kirby Freeman...five most exciting/entertaining players I've watched in my lifetime. Chris Quinn is disappointed.
February 9, 201214 yr I've changed my list.. Jonathan Quinn, Henry Burris, Cade McNown, Craig Krenzel, Caleb Hanie. Pure unadulterated excitement.
February 9, 201214 yr Wes Helms, Reggie Howard, Michael Doleac, Kirby Freeman...five most exciting/entertaining players I've watched in my lifetime. Chris Quinn is disappointed. Doleac was money from 15 feet. Chris Quinn looked like a rat.
February 10, 201214 yr Wes Helms, Reggie Howard, Michael Doleac, Kirby Freeman...five most exciting/entertaining players I've watched in my lifetime. Kirby Freeman....now there's a name I never thought I'd see EVER again.
February 10, 201214 yr Wes helms brought out all sorts of emotions too. Do nausea and upset stomach count as emotions?
February 10, 201214 yr Wes helms brought out all sorts of emotions too. Do nausea and upset stomach count as emotions? Yes. Then he definitely brought those emotions out in me.
February 11, 201214 yr Robert Andino was exciting I actually went to an Orioles game where Andino played hero with a 3-run shot. T'was weird.
February 11, 201214 yr Robert Andino was exciting I actually went to an Orioles game where Andino played hero with a 3-run shot. T'was weird. And there was a Marlins game where Andino played hero against the Mets. Good times, goooood tiiiiimes.
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