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Around the Grapefruit League

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Monday, March 19, 2007

Florida Marlins: Dontrelle Willis will be the Florida Marlins' starting pitcher when the team opens the season at Washington on April 2. It's the second straight Opening Day start for the left-hander, who went 12-12 with a 3.87 ERA last season. Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez told Willis of the decision early Monday. "He's the guy that's been here the longest," Gonzalez said. "He's the leader of that pitching staff and he's the guy we want there for the matchup." The Marlins plan ...

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