Brett Gardner of the New York Yankees letting loose. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The 2019 season was a particularly peculiar season for 36-year-old Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner. His $12.5 million option was declined and he was signed for $5 million less at $7.5 million.
Little did he know he would be considered a bargain even if the Yankees picked up his option.
He would go on to play in 141 games for the Yankees after injuries to Aaron Hicks, Giancarlo Stanton and Mike Tauchman, 98 of which would be played in center field.