-let's try not to be unreasonable-

it's unreasonable

to consider the game

as running clockwise.

it's unreasonable

to accept the implementation

of the designated hitter rule as reasonable.

(In the sandlot game, it's reasonable to refer to

a throw-pillow nabbed from the couch as "home".)  

it's not unreasonable

to suggest that the batter's box

at any given time favors one batter over another.

it's unreasonable to think that Nestor Chylak

(5/11/'22 - 2/17/'82) wasn't born to be an umpire.

it's reasonable

that in today's game the manager not be required

to wear a suit and tie in the dugout;

why, if that were to happen now,

the game would be thrown into chaos.

it's reasonable

that 1st, 2nd, and 3rd bases

be carried away at the close of the game

like buntings toward their shelters while

the plate remains on the field which is not unreasonable.