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Jim Leyland says Dontrelle Willis is key to blockbuster deal

 
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is looking forward to adding Miguel Cabrera to his lineup but said the measure of the success of the blockbuster deal with the Florida Marlins would be pitcher Dontrelle Willis. (link)

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