THE CALL-UP

man in my life this might be one of the sickest things that have happened to your boy. my minor league team was in orlando playin the rays double A team. At the time my team was in first place and i was 4 and 0 and we had won ten in a row. At the same time three starters go down in a week , josh , A.j and Mark. So in the minors alot of guys keep up with whats going on with the big club so everyone on my team was sayin i should get the call . I wasnt sure i dont like to read the paper so i didnt care to know. So on a off day miggy and randy messenger and i were chillin in the room and i get a call from brad penny and he said to me " b ready trelle somethings going to happen" and that was it. which was not cool to me cause i didnt know what was going on. So the next day i go to the park and i get pulled in the office and my manger tracy woodson said to me " your moving up" so i thought ok cool one step closer to triple A. Then he said "son your not going to triple A youre going to the show" . Then he puts his arm around me and takes me out the tells the team and the team went crazy. I mean huggin me like we won the world series .After all that miggy said to me " dont worry i will be there soon" and next thing i know we win a ring. For a ballplayer it doesnt get much more better than that. And as a man i could say i was blessed to do something at 21 that people dont get to do ever.

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• JimmyChowda said December 14, 2007

  That's awesome, man. I like how your team went nuts even though it was only you going up.

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    yeah we had good guys on the team and 5 or more of us made it to the show
• tcbailey24 said December 14, 2007

  great post Dontrelle. definately a great story to tell people about. must have been a great feeling to get that ring

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    yeah it was crazy cause my boys were like damn u just go done with A ball and now your at yankee stadium.
• Awesome said December 14, 2007

  I'm feelin' your blogs, D. Please keep 'em coming.

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    thanks fam as soon as i get my cam up i will have soon video stuff too.
• Mr_Rosewater said December 14, 2007

  D-Train, back in the Yard! Man, your blogs are nice. Can't wait for some video, yo!
  
  You been following the NBA All-Star voting? Your boy Baron is way behind. That's not right. Dude has crazy game.

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    yeah i dont know too much about nba voting but he should go.
• th0mas said December 14, 2007

  hey D what do you think about your new offense???
  
  powerhouse lineup....its the best on paper right now. they gonna help you win at least 15 games!

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    well it is very good but in baseball we have to still go out and do it , but im very happy with the new team.
• Awesome said December 14, 2007

  Dontrelle, I gotta ask: What do you think about the Mitchell Report?

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    well its sad cause i know some of the guys on the list but i dont understand cause we get tested all the time and alot of those name never came up so i really dont get it at all.
    • Awesome replied December 14, 2007

      You think Selig will suspend anyone?
      • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

        no tellin but i dont wish this on anyone
• Roger05Philly said December 14, 2007

  Damn congrats fam...keep posting I enjoy reading. Definitely one of my favorite athletes here on Yardbarker.

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• Mr_Rosewater said December 14, 2007

  What do you do in the off-season for fun? Have you visited Detroit since the trade?

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    workout and chill with my little girl. and i want to visit the d very soon
• stanleypeppers said December 14, 2007

  thanks for these posts. your energy and enthusiasm for the game are awesome. as a tigers fan, i'm really excited that you're coming to detroit. hopefully for a good, long time.

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    yeah thanks hopefully my stories can give u a better idea about what goes on
• ballaboveall3 said December 14, 2007

  how is detroit dontrell?

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    right now? cold hahahahha
• Nryan30 said December 14, 2007

  Hey D-Train-
  Dodger fan here, I was wondering if you had any anecdotes about Brad Penny that you could share.
  Good luck in Detroit

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    too many . b penny is a good cat
    • Nryan30 replied December 14, 2007

      well lets hear a couple. What else do you have to post in the offseason? haha
• tylerdurdan said December 14, 2007

  Dontrell, is your health near 100%?

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    yeah im good now just needed rest
• tpod81 said December 14, 2007

  Great story, Dontrelle. I am really looking forward to reading your blog all year. Have you had a chance to talk to any of your new teamates yet?

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    thanks for the look and yeah ive got a chance to talk to some of them and they were just as happy as i was
• stillatin said December 14, 2007

  what up d?, im glad that your replying alot to other posts, says alot about you being so active in here, hopefully the other athletes can take your lead in being as active as you are. good luck in the D son!

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    thank fam . its hard cause i didnt think i would have anyone to talk to hahahahhaha
• FishShip said December 14, 2007

  Man, I rember your call up like it was yesterday, but I forgot about the injuries to Beckett, Burnett and Redman. You and Miggy came up and saved our season and the rest is history.
  And NOW it looks like the Marlins will finally get there park! Damn!!! At least now we should actually be able to keep our good ball players!

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    yeah i was hoping i could see that and b apart of it. but im very happy i just hope people go to the games
• Awesome said December 14, 2007

  I like that you comment on your own blog and that you surf around the Yard and comment on other people's blogs, too... that is so cool.

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    yeah im a fan too. cant help it
• brownwarriors said December 14, 2007

  D-TRAIN, i love the call up story!
  Who's the funniest guy in the MLB? and any short story that you can give us?

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  • dontrelle replied December 14, 2007

    man i have lots but i dont know what i can tell u hahhahahahahaha
• odenformvp said December 14, 2007

  Hey Dontrelle!
  
  I am 13 years old and from Minnesota. You are my favorite player in the MLB and I am a really big fan of yours! Also awhile ago I got a ROY inscribed and autographed photo signed by yourself from your agent and I just wanted to say thanks a lot!
  
  I also think that it is awesome that you take the time out of your busy schedule to sign autographs, and talk to your fans!
  
  Good Luck this season, and I think your going to win the Cy Young this year! Keep up the good work!
  
  Matt

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  • dontrelle replied December 15, 2007

    thanks matt . i didnt think i had any fans in minnesota. Ive never been there so im happy to check it out
• cincysportsart said December 15, 2007

  i always enjoy hearing ballplayers stories about getting "the call"...seems like every player's story is different -- flight delays, driving 12 hours, missing planes, ,etc...but, i'm sure all worth while.
  
  so, do you or any of the other marlins send bartman christmas cards? haha

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  • dontrelle replied December 15, 2007

    hahahahahah man i dont care what u say, to beat mark prior u need alittle help
    • cincysportsart replied December 15, 2007

      haha, yeah, don't get me wrong, you guys won the series -- with a little help...but that's what good teams do...they win, and those "bounces" just seem to go your way. yeah, i'm still kind of hoping the cubs sign prior to a minor-league deal, but if he can get a fresh start somwhere else and succeed...i'd rather see that, than him struggling with the cubbies for another year and getting "flack" over it. all i know is, when he's healthy...he's one of the best pitchers in baseball.
• BlackOps said December 15, 2007

  OSU or LSU?

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  • dontrelle replied December 15, 2007

    LSU thats juans favorite team
    • BlackOps replied December 16, 2007

      Aight. Just as long as you don't start rooting for Michigan as long as you're in that damn state up north. haha
• olerris said December 15, 2007

  Trelle, you have to post some of those stories, whether or not they are safe for work and sh*t.

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  • dontrelle replied December 15, 2007

    some of what stories
    • olerris replied December 15, 2007

      some of the stories that you "can't tell" because they aren't clean and stuff, I know you got a million, you are the D-train but I would call yourself the Me-train.
      • dontrelle replied December 16, 2007

        well if thats how u feel u have a right to. its really not that serious. lol
• densogirl said December 15, 2007

  The D-Train in Detroit. Somehow, it just fits. I remember hearing rumors the Tigers were interested in you over a month ago, but then it kind of disappeared. It's just a thrill to have you in Detroit, Congrats!!!!

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  • dontrelle replied December 16, 2007

    thanks i didnt hear anything about the d. but im happy to be there
• MrMarc said December 16, 2007

  You're a very fortunate pitcher, Dontrelle. Whether it is your unique wind-up, or the accurate delivery of your pitches, it is obvious that you are a talented individual with all the potential in the world to succeed. I wish you luck in Detroit, which seem to be immediate contenders for the World Series title.
  
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  • dontrelle replied December 16, 2007

    thanks alot . hard work pays off
• ajjoosten said December 17, 2007

  hey Dontrelle, just wishing you happy holidays. What do you think your doing this year for Christmas and all?

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  • dontrelle replied December 17, 2007

    chill with the fam . thats all cause im easy going
• gaucho said December 17, 2007

  great reaction by your team. what was it like on the other end when you arrived to the bigs? do any of the guys greet you enthusiastically or do you just sort of blend in?

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• schmidtydogg said December 18, 2007

  Hey Dontrelle what 2 teams you picking for the super bowl

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  • dontrelle replied December 18, 2007

    man i like the pats and i dont know who else.
• poohmami said December 18, 2007

  love that you're a yay area boy who made it big... do what you do! =)

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  • dontrelle replied December 18, 2007

    chillin whats good . and i still go back to the yay . all my people still live there.
• schmidtydogg said December 18, 2007

  hey d what about the packers they can kill the pats any day

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  • dontrelle replied December 18, 2007

    man thats a good game and i love brett but tom b. is from the bay so i got to go with my man
• schmidtydogg said December 19, 2007

  hey D-Train you can't disrespect the legend that is favre. and we also have a dominate defense

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  • dontrelle replied December 21, 2007

    man u know its all love
• grozzy said December 20, 2007

  Hey D, congrats on the new deal. Good to hear your stayin around for a while.

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  • Kamakzie replied December 20, 2007

    Yeah Dontrelle I'm glad you will be in the D for 3 years!
• WhitecapWendy said December 21, 2007

  I ditto the congrats. Thank you for making the day for 66 kids, D-train. I liked you as a player before. I really like you as a person now. I appreciate your giving and generous spirit.

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  • dontrelle replied December 21, 2007

    thanks wendy appreciate the love .