NEW YORK — Former Yankee outfielder Gerald Williams died Tuesday morning after a battle with cancer, his former teammate and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter announced. Williams was 55. Williams played 14 years in the big leagues, half that time with the Yankees, but also with the Brewers, Braves, Rays and Mets. In a message posted on the Players’ Tribune Twitter account, Jeter called Williams one of his “best friends in the world.” “To my teammate and one of my best friends in the world, rest in peace, my brother,” wrote Jeter, who is now the CEO and part owner of the Marlins. “My thoughts and praye…
