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Somehow, Yankees ended up needing Brett Gardner in 2022
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Brett Gardner's unlikely Yankees story gets more insane each day
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Stammen, Nats shutdown Yankees 3-0 to win series - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Yankees future uncertain for Brett Gardner - Pinstripe Alley
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Brett Gardner's Yankee career is unique as they come - Pinstripe Alley
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Yankees, Cardinals Swap Jordan Montgomery For Harrison Bader - MLB Trade Rumors
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Every MLB team's biggest remaining need for 2021 - MLB Daily Dish