The Florida Marlins re-signed Dontrelle Willis to a one-year, $6.45 million a deal on Monday, a day before the 24-year old left-hander was scheduled to exchange salary arbitration figures with the team. The deal includes $50,000 on incentives and bonuses if he makes the All-Star team or if he wins NL Cy Young, Silver Slugger, or Most Valuable Player.
Willis posted a 12-12 record and 3.87 ERA last season, and is 58-39 with a 3.44 ERA in his first four major league seasons, all with the Marlins. He finished as the runner-up to Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2005 NL Cy Young award voting, tallying 22 wins and a 2.63 ERA. The "D-Train" won NL Rookie of the Year in 2003.
The Marlins are also in the middle of negotiations with star third-baseman Miguel Cabrera. According to several sources, a long-term deal is a possibility for the 23-year old phenom.
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