Brett Gardner's Tenure Continues With New York

They call Brett Gardner the longest tenured Yankee and for good reason.

The veteran left-fielder who is the only active player left from New York’s last World Series in 2009 will be entering his 13th season when the team that wears the pinstripes begins their season in Baltimore on March 27th.

Brett Gardner and the Yankees agreed on a one-year, $12.5 million deal with a club option for '21, according to a source. The signing is not yet official, pending a physical. “according to https://www.mlb.com/breaking-news/yankees-sign-brett-gardner

During the 2019 season Brett Gardner was a huge part of New York’s success because of injury to Aaron Hicks and he will be even more important when the 2020 season begins with Aaron Hicks out 8-10 months after undergoing Tommy Jon Surgery. “according to https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27919167/yankees-aaron-hicks-tommy-john-surgery-8-10-months

Last season Brett Gardner had a batting average of 251 with 86 runs, 28 homers and 74 RBIs in 141 games last year, seeing 61 of his 123 hits go for extra bases. He hit more homers than doubles (26) for the first time in his career. “according to https://www.mlb.com/breaking-news/yankees-sign-brett-gardner