Paul DeJong had it all set. He was going to have the nickname "Paulie D" stitched to the back of his Cardinals jersey when St. Louis takes on the Pirates on Aug. 20 during the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa. As the opening act of the inaugural Players Weekend on Aug. 25-27, the clubs have the opportunity to showcase colorful, non-traditional uniforms.
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But DeJong's original plan went astray.
There can be no "Paulie D."
"Apparently, some disc jockey in California has that trademark," DeJong said.