NEW YORK — The great Reggie Jackson likely had no idea how far along the young New York Yankees sluggers were and how soon they would have a chance to be modern day Mr. Octobers.
Certainly, there were no predictions that it would be this fall.
Prior to a run-of-the-mill Grapefruit League game in Tampa back in March, however, the Yanks' special consultant wanted to be prepared for days like this.
Around the batting cage at George Steinbrenner Stadium, Jackson, the original Mr. October, engaged Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson about the fine art of hitting.