Scott Eyre News

These are the nights that breed the most frustration. An otherworldly pitcher was human for the span of three batters and it was the difference between winning and losing.

It's been over a week now since the Dontrelle Willis signing was announced, and it's still rather curious.

Willis, once a phenom as a starter in the Marlins organization, spent his early years dazzling fans with his funky delivery and huge, infectious smile.

Dontrelle Willis will turn 30 in January, and maybe that is cause enough for his next baseball adventure.

Even though Ruben Amaro Jr. is the general manager and David Montgomery is the team president, the voice of former Phillies general manager Pat Gillick still carries a lot of weight in the executive offices at Citizens Bank Park.