A smart move and no doubt we need him. Some would even suggest we take Aroldis Chapman out of the closer role and put Zack Britton there in his place. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
The New York Post writes:
"...Zack Britton — perhaps their best arm in the bullpen — is coming back for two more years.
The Yankees had until three days following the World Series to pick up Britton’s $14 million option for 2022, and they did that Thursday, according to a source. If they hadn’t, Britton could have opted out of the $13 million he is due for 2021 and would have become a free agent.
“Very excited to continue the pursuit of a championship with the Yankees,” Britton tweeted."
When is came to Brett Gardner, that same courtesy did not happen.
The great Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record writes:
"Gardner's contract called for a $2.5 million buyout to be triggered in the event the Yankees declined his 2021 option.
There might still be a path to bring back Gardner, 37, on a one-year deal. He was the longest currently tenured Yankee during the 2020 season."
Brett's a great player and had a lot of good years for the Yankees, but it is very possible his time in New York is over. Not sure what will happen with him.
This is do know, Britton is a very important piece. Glad that got worked out.
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