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Brett Gardner

Outfielder
Position
CF
Bats
L
Throws
L
 
  • Height: 5-10
  • Weight: lbs
  • Born: Aug 24, 1983

  • Debut: June 30, 2008

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December 23, 2009

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that Brett Gardner is currently in line to be an every day starter in New York's outfield next season, according to the Newark Star-Ledger's Twitter page.

Our View:

Unless the Yankees are able to sign Johnny Damon or another big-name free agent, it looks like Gardner will indeed be in line to start for the Yankees following their trading of Melky Cabrera in the Javier Vazquez deal. Gardner could be an excellent source of cheap speed in New York's loaded lineup.

December 10, 2009

The White Sox are believed to be interested in trading for Yankees' outfielder Brett Gardner, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Kansas City also has Gardner on their radar, and the Yankees can afford to unload him, namely after acquiring Curtis Granderson. The Sox are also rumored to be interested in Coco Crisp.

December 9, 2009

The Royals have reportedly inquired about Yankees' outfielder Brett Gardner, according to the Kansas City Star.

Our View:

The Yankees can afford to deal Gardner after acquiring star Curtis Granderson. The Royals are in the market for a center fielder, but Gardner needs more work on his hitting before he can make an impact.

November 2, 2009

Brett Gardner is getting the nod in center field for the Yankees for Monday night's Game 5 match-up in Philadelphia. Gardner is playing in place of the injured Melky Cabrera.

Our View:

The Yanks are trying to get a roster exemption for Cabrera, but it looks like Gardner will patrol center for the rest of the series. He has excellent speed and is a plus defender, but he will be a significant downgrade at the plate.

September 7, 2009

ESPN.com is reporting that the Yankees have activated outfielder Brett Gardner off the DL. Gardner missed a month and a half with a thumb injury.

Our View:

Gardner is starting in center field in the team's first game of the doubleheader today, so they didn't wast any time in getting him in there. He isn't much of a fantasy threat, but he should see some time in September as the team gives days off to their veterans.

September 6, 2009

According to the New York Post, Yankees' outfielder Brett Gardner (thumb) could rejoin the team on Monday. Gardner has been on the DL since July 26, and he has been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton since Thursday.

Our View:

If Gardner doesn't suffer a setback, expect him to be activated on Monday and likely play in the team's doubleheader against the Rays. Gardner hit .275 in 85 games this season with the team.

September 2, 2009

Brett Gardner (broken left thumb) took live batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since going down with the injury on July 26, according to The Journal News.

Our View:

Gardner reported no problems after the session, and will take more batting practice on Wednesday before possibly starting a rehab assignment on Thursday. In 85 games prior to getting hurt this season, Gardner was batting .275 with three home runs.

August 29, 2009

Brett Gardner's rehab stint may be delayed as he is dealing with pain in his left thumb that was fractured, according to the Journal News.

Our View:

He was set to start his rehab assignment Monday, but now it is uncertain how long he will be pushed back. This is unfortunate, as the young outfielder was close to returning to New York.

August 25, 2009

Brett Gardner is progressing from his fractured left thumb, according to the New York Post. He swung a bat Tuesday for the first time in a month. He also threw and ran the bases.

Our View:

He will increase his activities if he feels good Wednesday. The hope is for Gardner to participate in a few rehab games at Triple-A before returning to the Yankees. He would like to return in a week, and could be eased back into the mix as a pinch runner.

July 26, 2009

The Sports Network is reporting that the New York Yankees have placed outfielder Brett Gardner on the 15-day DL with a broken left thumb. In a corresponding move, the team recalled pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo from Triple-A Scranton.

Our View:

Gardner injured the thumb sliding into second base on Saturday, and he looks to be out for a decent amount of time. Gardner plays hard every day, and sometime when you do that you risk injury. He is hitting .275 with three homers and 20 RBI on the season.

June 19, 2009

The New York Post is reporting that Yankees' center fielder Brett Gardner does not have a concussion after crashing into the wall Thursday night in the eighth inning. Concussion tests came back negative, and Gardner is flying to Florida to rejoin the team.

Our View:

Gardner gave everyone a scare last night with his crash, but apparently he escaped with nothing more than a headache. He was lucky this time, but don't be shocked if he isn't so the next time this happens. Gardner is the type of player who will run through walls, and eventually the wall is really going to win.

June 18, 2009

Brett Gardner exited Thursday's battle with Washington after colliding into the center field wall in the eighth inning, according to the Star-Ledger.

Our View:

The crash into the wall was brutal, and Gardner left the game on the back of a cart. Melky Cabrera replaced him in the outfield. Further details on Gardner are yet to be disclosed.

May 21, 2009

Brett Gardner was not available to hit Wednesday due to his bruised shoulder, according to the New York Daily News. But Manager Joe Girardi noted that he could have pinch-run or served in the outfield if needed.

Our View:

Gardner is capable of solid production, but his fantasy value is limited while fighting for playing time in the Yankees' outfield.

May 18, 2009

MLB.com reports that Brett Gardner bruised his right shoulder while sliding into home plate in Sunday's game against the Twins. Manager Joe Girardi said there was no timetable for his return, but the outfielder said he only expected to miss a day or two.

Our View:

Gardner's had a couple of nice games at the plate in the past week, but he has failed to get a hit in all but two of them. While he has some fantasy upside, he is seeing too little consistent playing time to warrant a roster spot in anything but keeper leagues.

May 15, 2009

Brett Gardner had another huge night on Friday, going 3-for-3 with a triple, two runs, an RBI, and an inside-the-park home run. It was his second homer of the year.

Our View:

It's the most exciting play in baseball, and Gardner did it tonight. He is starting to pick up some steam, and it may be time to give him a look. If he can sustain this solid play, he could be a quality outfielder in all leagues as the year goes on.

May 13, 2009

Brett Gardner was 2-for-3 with a home run, a triple, two runs and three RBI. It was Gardner's first home run of the year.

Our View:

Gardner hasn't done much so far this season, but he showed tonight why many people had him on their team early in the season. He is still a long way from being a solid fantasy cntributor, but at least we know what he is capable of after watching him tonight.

April 29, 2009

MLB.com reports that manager Joe Girardi seems to have given Melky Cabrera the starting job in center field ahead of Brett Gardner. Girardi told Gardner that the team has not lost confidence in him, but Cabrera is too hot not to start right now.

Our View:

Gardner was not terrible in his first 19 games, but Cabrera has looked like the superior hitter in April. Gardner no longer holds fantasy value as the Yankees fourth outfielder.

March 31, 2009

Brett Gardner was 3-for-4 with an RBI in the Yankees 6-3 on Tuesday.

Our View:

A day after being named the starting center fielder it was just business as usual for Gardner. He raised his spring average to .390 and looks like he could be a fine fantasy contributor in average, runs and steals.

March 30, 2009

Brett Gardner has been named the starter in center field for the Yankees, according to the Yankees Official Website. As a result of this decision, it appears likely that the Yankees will continue to pursue trading Melky Cabrera.

Our View:

Gardner earned the spot hitting .385 with six RBI and five steals in 22 spring games. He will likely bat ninth in the order, and possesses little power to speak of, but he has the speed to steal 30+ bases which makes him an intriguing end game pick up in mixed leagues.

March 26, 2009

It appears that Brett Gardner will open the year as the Yankees starting center fielder, according to Newsday. This is inferred by the Yankees' decision to drop former leadoff hitter Johnny Damon into the two hole while Derek Jeter will bat leadoff. The thinking is that with Gardner ninth and Damon hitting first, that teams could attack the back-to-back lefties late in the game. With Jeter batting leadoff, the two portsiders would be broken up.

Our View:

This makes a lot of sense. Plus, Melky Cabrera hasn't shown any improvement the past couple of years, and with his name in trade rumors, the club is better off giving the youngster, Gardner, a shot. If given a full season of at-bats, he could swipe 30 bases, making him a great AL-only option in the outfield.

March 9, 2009

Brett Gardner went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 6-2 loss to Toronto. He hit a single and a homer, his third of the spring.

Our View:

This was another solid outing in his bid to win the Yankees' starting gig in center field. He could be a solid source for stolen bases, but his power in spring training may not carry into the regular season, as he failed to hit a homer over 127 at-bats in 2008.

March 3, 2009

Center fielder Brett Gardner had three hits in three trips to the plate Tuesday in New York's 6-5 loss to the American team.

Our View:

Realistically, the best the 25-year-old Gardner can hope for is to light it up during spring training and perhaps land a bench role in the majors. But considering the Yanks' outfield consists of Johnny Damon, Nick Swisher, Shelly Duncan, and Melky Cabrera, the chances he ends up at AAA Scanton Wilkes-Barre are a lot better.

February 27, 2009

Brett Gardner was 2-for-2 with a run scored and a walk in the Yankees 5-4 loss to Minnesota on Friday. He also stole two bases in the loss.

Our View:

Gardner has done everything possible so far to secure the starting center fielder position. On Wednesday, he actually manage to push one over the fence. At this point, he is the front-runner to start in center for the Yankees this season. Assuming he can retain that role all season, he should be an excellent source of steals.

February 25, 2009

Brett Gardner's only hit in Wednesday's 6-1 win over Toronto was a solo home run. He finished 1-for-3.

Our View:

Gardner may be the front-runner to win the starting center fielder job for the Yankees. He has plenty of speed and defense, but he only has totaled 4 home runs at various stops over the past three seasons. If he can find a way to get on base consistently from the leadoff spot in this lineup, he could make a big impact in run scoring and stolen bases.

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