If there is a player in this world who has the New York Yankees deep in his heart, it is Brett Gardner. After all, he was the last player from that 2009 World Series champion team against the Philadelphia Phillies to leave the institution. Although good, he still hopes to return.
After having given his entire professional career to the Big Apple team and having served 14 years with his soul to the club of his loves, the experienced 38-year-old outfielder remains in free agency waiting not for an offer from a team, but that of the Bronx Mules.
If today he does not belong to any squad and is not active, it is precisely because he does not want to wear a jacket other than the striped one. Various franchises knocked on his door, but he didn’t answer. He only has one thing in mind, a desire that goes beyond everything, and that is to put on the uniform that has the N and Y on the chest.
rejected everything
According to The Athletic portal, 2 groups were highly interested in the services of the native of Holly Hill, South Carolina. Specifically, it was the Toronto Blue Jays and the current MLB monarchs, the Atlanta Braves, who tried to convince him to try his luck somewhere other than Yankee Stadium:
Gardner, 38, turned down a $6 million, one-year offer from the Blue Jays after the conclusion of the lockout, sources said. More recently, the Braves gauged his interest after learning that outfielder Eddie Rosario would miss 8 to 12 weeks while recovering from a laser procedure to correct blurred vision and swelling in his right eye. Gardner refused to take the opportunity.”Affirmed the prestigious American media.
Hold on to your faith
According to various sources, Brett Gardner is waiting for the New York Yankees to include him as a reinforcement in the middle of the season, which is why he does not announce his retirement from the diamonds either. With a career .256 / .342 / .398 offensive line, 139 home runs, 578 RBIs and 943 runs scored, this 2016 Gold Glove winner has a good chance of returning to what he considers home. of the.
The big question is: What should the Bombers do? After all, they are having a very successful present and it does not seem that this addition is going to bring them much, but even so, the issue of loyalty is at stake, which Gardner is proving more than enough and that he hopes that the organization to the one who gave her best years as an athlete repays her. What would you do if the decision was in your hands?
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