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Yankees will not use Gardner as a pinch runner

I mentioned that there wasn't a very good chance of this happening this morning, but Jed Weisberger, a MLB.com correspondent, has confirmed that the Yankees will not use Brett Gardner as a pinch runner off the bench when the rosters expand in September as was previously mentioned as a possibility. "That's not in our plans,'' Yankees GM Brian ...

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On the Yankees and September call-ups

In just two days Major League Baseball rosters will expand from 25 to 40 players which means that a lot of teams will have much different looking rosters and the Yankees are no exception. Before we get into who will be called up, we have to realize that the Yankees 40-man roster currently has 48 players ...

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Gardner could re-join the team as a pinch runner/defensive outfielder

This idea has been brought up in the past, but it sounds more likely that the Yankees could use Brett Gardner in September, when rosters expand, as a defensive outfielder and pinch runner. “If there’s a way he can help us, we’ll definitely use him, especially in the month of September when you can expand rosters," ...

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Yankees were modest winners at the trade deadline

The Yankees don't look too good right now. Last night's win snapped a four-game losing streak, they dropped nine of 12 before that, but thanks to the moves Brian Cashman made at the trade deadline fans should expect that to turn around soon. First of all, fans need to realize that this was a damn good ...

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Brett Gardner to undergo elbow surgery

The Yankees announced that outfielder Brett Gardner, who has been out with a sore elbow since April 17, will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove inflamed tissue after his third setback which will likely end his season. Gardner suffered a bone bruise making a diving catch in what was thought to be a mild injury at the time. MRI's ...

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Rumor: Gardner’s injury won’t force the Yankees hand

With Brett Gardner potentially out for the season, the Yankees aren't panicking. According to Buster Olney of ESPN, they could make a trade for an outfielder, but only if the right deal comes up. This is how Brian Cashman operates. Back in the days of George Steinbrenner, a third setback to Gardner would have sent The ...

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Gardner might be used as a September pinch runner/defensive sub

We're still awaiting MRI results from Tuesday to know the extent of Brett Gardner's latest setback and if he'll return to his regular role in left field at all this season. However, Joe Girardi said yesterday that the Yankees might consider using him as a pinch runner and defensive sub in September even if he ...

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Gardner to have MRI to determine is surgery is needed

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Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, who experienced his third setback during rehab yesterday, will undergo a MRI on Tuesday to determine whether surgery is needed to repair his elbow, according to George King of the NY Post. Gardner hurt his elbow while making an awkward diving catch on April 17. The Yankees initially said the injury was ...

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Brett Gardner suffers yet another setback

Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner looks to have suffered yet another setback in his rehab as he experienced soreness in his elbow after playing in a simulated game on Sunday. "It's a concern because it's happened before," Joe Girardi told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. "Hopefully he can get through this and continue to play, but we'll have ...

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Pictures of Brett Gardner’s wife Jessica Gardner

Here are pictures of Brett Gardner's wife Jessica Gardner.

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