Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports that Mr. October, Reggie Jackson, has been banned from sitting in the dugout during spring training games (as well as fined $250). The ban stems from the team’s bench-clearing brawl Wednesday, March 12, when Reggie jogged onto the field.
“I am going to call Bud (Selig) today,” said Jackson, who explained he was on the field in the role of a peacemaker. “I called him (Saturday) and left a message. I was trying to make peace. I didn’t have my number (44) on but I had the windbreaker that a lot of guys wear. (Don) Zimmer was on the field. He walked out; I jogged.” said Mr. October, of the incident.
Reggie Jackson is at spring training to share his experience with the up-and-coming young players, and he will be sorely missed in the dugout. The whole thing was blown out of proportion, and to take this out on Reggie is just another was for Selig to divert the fans away from the steroid scandal… Pathetic.
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Comment by eks — July 7, 2008 @ 1:52 pm