By Patrick Read
Brett Gardner was officially named the Yankee centerfielder last year after ripping the cover off of the ball in Spring Training—hitting .385 with three HRs—he edged out Melky Cabrera, especially in the category of speed.
Of Gardner, Joe Girardi said, "What happens April 6 doesn't necessarily mean that's what's going to be on June 1. Players still have to perform, but right now, we think Gardy has a little bit of an edge."
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