I Told You Aaron Hicks Sucks

When Aaron Hicks went to the Orioles and had a sudden resurgence last year, the Yankee world was wishing he was back in pinstripes for some reason.  I just sat there thinking, “No it’s coming, don’t worry.”  And here we are.

Hicks is out of a job, because let’s face it, the guy cannot play anymore.  I don’t fault him for it, baseball is hard.  But the biggest problem I had with Hicks and the Yankees is how the Yankees actually thought this guy was a long term franchise player for them.  Remember when they signed the guy year 7, 70 million? What were they thinking?  And let’s put it this way, ESPN here:

“Hicks is still under the seven-year, $70 million contract he originally signed with the New York Yankees, which extends through the 2025 season. The deal pays Hicks $9.5 million in 2024 and $9.5 million in 2025 and includes a $1 million buyout for a club option in 2026. The Yankees are still responsible for all of it minus the major league minimum of $740,000 the Angels will pay him in 2024.”

“Aaron Hicks returned to his Yankees form and that didn’t work for the Angels.

Hicks, 34, was designated for assignment by Los Angeles on Monday after batting .140 in 18 games. The outfielder was 8 for 57 with the Angels and had only one hit in his last 19 at-bats.”