After the tragic loss of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, Aaron Judge and fellow Yankees expressed their sorrow and support for Brett Gardner. On Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, the team held a moment of silence for Miller, affecting many in the organization who viewed Gardner as a mentor and leader. Judge emphasized Gardner's influential role, describing him as a second father to players. Boone reflected on the emotional toll of the loss, particularly on families involved with the team, as they aim to honor Miller throughout the season.
"Just because of the way Brett impacted all our lives," Judge said Thursday after an Opening Day win over the Brewers at Yankee Stadium.
"He's been on my mind," Judge said of Gardner.
"He may not have been the big superstar... But this guy was a leader of all of us. A second dad to some guys."
"As much as the excitement of today, there's no question we'll be playing with heavy hearts today and throughout the year."
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