THE GARDNER & GREGORIUS SHOW

It's been very quiet when it comes to the Yankees and DJ LeMahieu. It makes me uncomfortable. But like my kid trying to mull over which college he's going to play ball for, I am just assuming that the quiet is actually progress. The weeding out of certain things, the crossing of demands off the list, the meeting in the middle and of course, the money.

I personally feel like the deal with DJ and the Yankees will be made. I also look at that Yankee team and am 100% positive that without DJ, a true table-setter in every sense of the word, the Yankees will have a hard time winning anything in 2021. Especially if we don't have him and especially if we don't get another top starter.

But in the midst of all that, there's other stuff going on and it's worth sharing. Like, what's going on with Brett Gardner? Is that guy done?

Brian Cashman says this about Gardy:

"Cashman says that he has had talks with two other Yankees free agents, pitcher Masahiro Tanaka and outfielder Brett Gardner. He hopes both long-time Yanks are back next season, but isn’t sure if either will return.

'Clearly, they’ve been impactful for the Yankees,” Cashman said. “I can tell you just generally we’d love to have them back.'"

But here's the thing, according to several reports, Gardner is waiting for the Yankees to talk about 2021. Apparently he's been ghosted. We will have to see what happens next.

As far as DJ, if he doesn't come back, there's a nugget here about Digi Gregorius... wow. Really? Empire Sports Media writes:

"Aside from Gregorius’ obvious connection to the Yankees, their fans still hold him in high regard. The mentality he brought to the team and positive emotion he displayed made him a fan favorite, and he still has immense respect for those that still follow him in his endeavors.

'I still get (Yankee fans) commenting on stuff that I post on Instagram or on Twitter. It just makes them happy if you go out there and give it your best. I think fans can actually see that you’re not being nonchalant and playing hard.'

Of course, most would welcome Gregorius back with open arms, especially after the season he enjoyed in 2020. However, the length of a deal would be a big question, and if the Yankees lose out on DJ, supplementing his loss would take an army of players."

Look, for me, at the end of the day, I will continue to tell it to you this way. We need DJ LeMahieu.. we need 1 top starter.  I love Gardy, but i think his time in the Bronx is over. And as for Didi, not a necessity... unless we lose out to DJ. That's the bottom line.