PHOTOS: Yankees Go 'Bald' To Support Brett Gardner's Final Vote Case
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The Yankees really want outfielder Brett Gardner to join reliever Dellin Betances and first baseman Mark Teixeira at the All-Star game.
So much so that they're willing to look utterly ridiculous for the cause.
#Yankees teammates go bald in support of the #VoteGardy movement: http://t.co/HibteSFCmX pic.twitter.com/QUVnJxgQlK
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 9, 2015
Gardner is a final vote candidate for the Midsummer Classic, which will be played in Cincinnati on Tuesday.
Still awake? Good, great, grand! #VoteGardy before you hit the sack: http://t.co/2FPPutARU5 pic.twitter.com/GoXizknLZc
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 9, 2015
As of Thursday morning, the leadoff hitter trailed left fielder Yoenis Cespedes, second baseman Brian Dozier and third baseman Mike Moustakas in fan votes.
#ASGWorthy at the plate and in the field: http://t.co/M7k8cqGj8k #VoteGardy pic.twitter.com/MoQUBq8YG9
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 9, 2015
Voting will conclude at 4 p.m. on Friday. To vote, click here.
.@DBetances50 wants you to #VoteGardy now and send Gardy to Cincinnati! http://t.co/nZjMsrM2uR pic.twitter.com/8OPpQMDsnm
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 8, 2015
.@t_masahiro18 & Brian Cashman are ready to #VoteGardy! Join in & vote Gardy to the #ASG now: http://t.co/DZuLT9h8uw pic.twitter.com/XU0GqIJx1D
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 8, 2015
Gardner is eyeing his first All-Star appearance. Entering Thursday's series finale against the Athletics, the 31-year-old is batting .298 with nine home runs and 39 RBIs. The veteran has hit 21 doubles, stolen 15 bases and posted a .378 on-base percentage.
Everyone is showing off their #VoteGardy spirit! Vote now to send Gardy to the #ASG: http://t.co/SnAJD9N3eW pic.twitter.com/qIt9AdRSRs
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 8, 2015
Even if Gardner isn't voted in, there's a chance he could be selected by American League All-Star manager Ned Yost if one or more AL All-Stars are unavailable to play.