The last “hoorah” for New York Yankees esteemed leader Brett Gardner should be with the final pitch of the 2019 World Series. The script is written and it’s likely his final chance to take advantage of an illustrious career with the men in Pinstripes.
Gardner signed a one-year contract to remain with the Yankees for 2019, a deal worth $7.5 million. He will be a free agent moving forward, and at the back-end of his career, Gardner and the Yanks will likely take different paths. The Bombers’ leader was replaced by Andrew McCutchen last season due to a consistent cold-streak that saw his batting average dip to .