When full-squad workouts officially begin on Monday, Feb. 19 down in Tampa, veteran outfielder Brett Gardner will enter his 11th season with the Yankees, remaining the longest-tenured player in the organization.
With a star-studded, overstocked outfield — which general manager Brian Cashman considers to be the club’s position of strength — Gardner hopes to return to New York once his contract expires after this upcoming season. But in the meantime, the 34-year-old is eager to pursue another championship.
“I think the expectations for our team are super high, sky-high,” Gardner said in a Q&A with New York Post’s Steve Serby.