Rough Translation: Shut Up and Pitch
Bill Plaschke thinks Hideo Nomo’s inability to speak fluent English is a problem [March 25], even though those who really matter--Nomo’s teammates, the organization’s management and Nomo himself--don’t think so. Most Dodger fans probably aren’t too upset with Nomo’s accomplishments either and are thankful they don’t have to listen to more cliche-ridden drivel from a star athlete.
If Plaschke really thinks this is an important issue, maybe he can devote an article to his own experience picking up Japanese in a couple of years during his stint as an award-winning sportswriter in Tokyo.
THOMAS FORAN
Burbank
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A real language barrier might be eliminated if Plaschke used an interpreter to help him understand baseball.
ANDY SCHWICH
Santa Monica
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