The New York Yankees are a loyal organization sometimes to a fault. That fault is playing out before our eyes in watching Brett Gardner play this year. Gardner has been like a team captain for the Yankees over the last 13 years.
Last year, Gardner had one of his best seasons in pinstripes. Gardner saw a power surge that included 28 home runs last year. Because of his consistent play last year, the Yankees rewarded Gardner with a one year $12.5 million deal with a 2021 Team Option.