Daisuke Matsuzaka, Not "D-Mat"

Interestingly enough, ESPN's Bill Simmons column today addressed the topic of the "D-Mat" nickname for Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka, which I wrote about yesterday. I'd like to think that there are more people out there who don't want to see this "D-Mat" nickname catch on.

So, I've decided to do something about it. A petition. To nip this "D-Mat" fad in the bud before it becomes a full grown weed in baseball lingo.

Give Simmons' column a look. Then sign the petition. Save the world from another corporate nickname (A-Rod anyone?) and prevent having to tell your children about a player named "D-Mat."