By Justin Worsley
Detroit has finally lost their patience with Dontrelle Willis. The Tigers have traded away the left-handed pitcher and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitcher Billy Buckner.
Willis was a star for the Florida Marlins, winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2003 after going 14-6 along with a 3.30 ERA. Willis earned a trip to the first of his two All-Star selections that season, helping Florida defeat the New York Yankees in the World Series.
Willis was traded to Detroit in December 2007 along with fellow All-Star Miguel Cabrera in exchange for Andrew Miller, Cameron Maybin and several prospects.
His run as a Tiger has been less than memorable, going 2-8 with a 6.86 ERA in just over two seasons, often finding himself on the disabled list. Detroit designated Willis to assignment last Saturday and had 10 days to either trade or waive the 28-year-old.
Buckner is also struggling this season. The 26-year-old is currently 0-3 with an 11.08 ERA. He has lasted only 13 innings in his three starts this season.
Arizona is currently in last place in the NL West while Detroit is only 4.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the lead in the AL Central.
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