Yet another baseball writer who doesn't like baseball.

"West should be applauded for speaking up. The game is way too slow. Speed it up, please.

We live in a fast-paced society. Everything has speeded up. E-mail, instant messaging, tweeting. But baseball has lagged behind, stayed in the horse and buggy era.

You would think all those finely tuned athletes, with millions in disposable income, would prefer a faster-paced game. But beating inside the chest of these guys with their fast toys is the heart of a traditionalist."

The games take longer to play, actually, so what you are saying is ignorant.

If the players were traditional, they'd play more quickly.


Talk about creating a problem where none exists.

The Yankees and Red Sox lead the league in attendance and ratings.

Taking their cue, I'd advise the rest of the league to slow down.