Was at the game but saw very few Twins fans. It was rather exciting to Andrew Morris pitch well and learn that he is originally from NYC. Jeffers’ amazing grand slam came while New York fans were learning that the Knicks were losing their playoff game by one point. But then I knew we’d blow it with the bullpen…
Yankee radio announcer says, “Varland must be shaking now.” Suzyn Waldman replies, “Well, of course, he’s been pitching in Minnesota”. (But I did see him make his debut in Yankee Stadium last year)
Look, Gardner was just a good-natured placeholder allowing the players who were called up too early to mature. I have good memories of him for that subjective reason. So I’d rank Miller, Baldelli, and Quilici below him.