To fix the Yankees’ offense in 2017, you have to start at the top. The combination of Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner — no matter what order you put them in — is a failed experiment. A change is in order to help the lineup become more productive next year. But will the Yankees follow through?
The Yankees brought Ellsbury in to be a dynamic leadoff hitter. And by teaming with the speedy Gardner, they were going to be a perfect 1-2 combination that set up the boppers in the middle of the order.