Diamondbacks acquire Dontrelle Willis in trade with Tigers

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06/01/2010 - Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday acquired left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis and cash considerations from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for right-hander Billy Buckner.

The 28-year-old Willis was acquired by the Tigers, along with Miguel Cabrera, in an eight-player trade with Florida in December of 2007. In 24 games (22 starts) in three seasons with Detroit, Willis posted a 2-8 record and 6.86 earned run average.

A two-time All-Star selection, Willis spent five years with the Marlins before joining the Tigers. He was named the NL Rookie of the Year in 2003 after recording a 14-6 mark and 3.30 ERA with 142 strikeouts in 160 2/3 frames. Florida went on to win the World Series that season.

In 186 career games (184 starts) with Florida and Detroit, Willis has a 70-62 record and 4.06 ERA with 825 strikeouts.

"We are pleased to add Dontrelle to our pitching staff," Arizona executive vice president and general manager Josh Byrnes said. "He has shown he can overcome adversity, and we hope that he can help solidify our pitching staff."

Buckner holds a 6-11 mark and 6.25 ERA in 36 career games (21 starts) in four seasons with the Royals and Diamondbacks. The righty was 0-3 with an 11.08 ERA in three starts for Arizona this season.

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