Willis Is Marlins' Face,  Comfortable in His Skin
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In the four years since Dontrelle Willis burst into the greater baseball consciousness, the MarlinsÃÂ¿ 25-year-old pitcher with an infectious smile has become the teamÃÂ¿s leader and elder statesmen.
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Dontrelle Willis looked at the Detroit Tigers' snow-covered field and his familiar smile grew even wider. The former Florida Marlins pitcher and California native wasn't about to let the white stuff or frigid temperatures spoil his big day.
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Pete Munro cannot describe the vibe, but he can feel it. He can sense the confidence growing. So he and many of his Astros teammates weren&#39;t concerned Sunday afternoon after the Pirates scored three runs in the first.
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Converting Chicago fans into Marlins&#39; supporters isn&#39;t an easy assignment. But team president David Samson gave it his best shot Monday morning.
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CHICAGO Â· The Marlins are beginning to identify with the Montreal Expos as far as playing home games on the road. The Marlins already had to make up one of last weekend&#39;s three postponed
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There aren't many players in baseball who can change a game with their speed. But Dave Roberts is certainly among the handful who can, and the Red Sox utility outfielder made his presence felt on the bases in Games 4 and 5.
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Alfonso Soriano reminded the Nationals why they should be happy to still have him around.
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Ryan Smyth is already feeling comfortable in his new surroundings and the New York Islanders' power play is benefiting from his presence.
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Eddie Guardado understand he's more likely to be a mentor than a closer.
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The confident Red Sox arrived at Fenway Park equipped with swimming goggles yesterday afternoon. &quot;Keeps the champagne out of your eyes,&quot; center fielder Johnny Damon explained.
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Chicago is definitely the Marlins&#39; kind of town. But the defending World Series champions will be glad to return to South Florida.
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The news on East and West Coasts this week reflected the fragility of hope based on an aging pitcherÂs arm and a young pitcherÂs value.
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Dan Uggla homered leading off the ninth inning Tuesday night and the Florida Marlins rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5, rebounding after Dontrelle Willis was forced to leave after one inning with a tight left forearm.
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The smile and the swing were unmistakably the same. They both belonged to David Ortiz and were on display yesterday, as he took batting practice for the first time since he was hospitalized for a second time because of heart palpitations.
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The Mets appreciate RamÃ³n CastroÂs character and jovial personality, but they are more interested in whether he can be their backup catcher in the postseason.
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Florida's Dontrelle Willis hits two home runs and pitches into the ninth inning to lead the Marlins over the New York Mets, 6-3, Wednesday night.
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You play in Montreal, you're inclined to go to extremes to get some attention, which may explain why Orlando Cabrera had hair that made Johnny Damon's look tame by comparison. Or perhaps you missed the time he showed up with a braided 'do in alternating blue and red, the colors of the Expos, or went 13 months between haircuts.