starter again, he placed the blame for the injury on working out of the bullpen. In his only start after the problem was resolved, he surrendered four runs and six hits in innings pitched. He made four appearances with the Norfolk Tides, going 0–3 with an 8.53 ERA while allowing eight runs and ten hits in innings. He announced his retirement as an active player on July 2, 2012. On January 3, 2013, Willis signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. He left his first game in spring training after seven pitches, and came out of the game with a shoulder injury. The Cubs released Willis on March 30, 2013. On April 5, 2013, Willis signed a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. He compiled the best ERA in the Atlantic League, posting a 2.56 ERA through 14 starts. Willis pitched to a 5–4 record and struck out 52 batters in innings. By August 3, he was tied for second in the league in complete games with three. His efforts earned him an Atlantic League All-Star selection, and he was chosen as the starting pitcher for the Liberty Division, tossing a perfect inning. On August 8, 2013, the Angels signed Willis to a minor-league contract and assigned him to their AAA affiliate, the Salt Lake Bees. Willis signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants on January 10, 2014, and was later released on April 16, 2014. On July 5, 2014, the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League, reported they had agreed to verbal contract terms with Willis. He made his first start with the Bluefish on July 18, 2014. On January 21, 2015, Willis signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. However, on March 13, 2015, he announced his retirement. Accomplishments On September 27, 2006, named the Florida Marlins Hometown Hero National League Rookie of the Year, 2003 National League All-Star, 2003 and 2005 Runner-Up, National League Cy Young Award 2005 (Won by Chris Carpenter) On September 3, 2005, beat the New York Mets to earn his 19th win of the season. With that win, Willis passed Carl Pavano's franchise record for wins in a season, established the previous year, when Pavano won 18 games. On September 8, 2005, became the first Marlin ever to win 20 games in a season with a 12–1 victory over the Washington Nationals.