To the Yankees fans still holding out hope for a miraculous Brett Gardner return: It is time to accept reality.
For years, Brett Gardner held the second-best location — the back-right corner, opposite of (Aaron) Judge. His (spring training) locker was vacant last year as the Yankees kept open the possibility of resuming his 14-year career with the team. But this year, his spot has been given to Aaron Hicks.
Well that’s going to go over well. Not only have the Yankees given away Gardner’s locker, but they have given it to a guy the entire fanbase has turned on.