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Why Brett Gardner Is the Right Left Fielder for the New York Yankees

New York Yankees have a fine left fielder in Brett Gardner. One of the finest defensive outfielders in the game, the speedy Gardner led the league last year with 49 stolen bases.

The last time a Yankee led the league in steals was 2002, when Alfonso Soriano accomplished the feat.

In 2010 and again in 2011, Gardner was the recipient of the Fielding Bible Award honoring the best defensive left fielder in the game.

Gardner usually bats ninth, which gives the Yankees another leadoff hitter once the batting order turns around. When Derek Jeter was hurt, Gardner often led off.

His speed forces infielders to play him in close, giving him the chance to drive ground balls through the infield.

A strong case can be made ...

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