Aaron Boone
Yankees Have ‘Heavy Hearts’ Forward Of Opening Day
… After Brett Gardner’s Son’s Dying
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Opening Day 2025 has arrived for the New York Yankees … and whereas there’s all the time pleasure main into a brand new season, the workforce’s supervisor mentioned the gamers will take the sector with “heavy hearts” following the stunning loss of life of former star Brett Gardner‘s 14-year-old son.
Aaron Boone spoke with the media forward of first pitch at Yankee Stadium … and he mentioned the athletes can have Miller on their minds all through the season.
“I discuss to our guys loads about perspective,” he mentioned. “Whereas this issues a lot to us, it is our livelihood, we pour a lot into this, so many individuals care about it, it is baseball. I actually assume it is essential we replicate on that from time to time after we get consumed with this.”
Alongside the Opening Day festivities, the workforce will maintain a second of silence for Miller — days after he handed away at a resort in Costa Rica.
The 52-year-old skipper mentioned his teenage daughter had a relationship with the previous Yankees outfielder’s sons … and he is seen the affect the loss of life has had on his youngsters.
“I feel we are able to all think about how tough that’s proper now for the Gardner household,” Boone mentioned. “So it’s going to be with heavy hearts that we take the sector as we speak, and actually all yr.”
Gardner — who performed in pinstripes for 14 seasons — introduced his son’s passing on Sunday … revealing Miller and different relations fell sick on the identical time throughout their trip.
“Miller was a beloved son and brother and we can not but comprehend our life with out his infectious smile,” the Gardners mentioned. “He cherished soccer, baseball, golf, searching, fishing, his household and his pals. He lived life to the fullest each single day.”
It’s anticipated to take a number of months for a closing post-mortem report back to be accomplished.