The Yankees just won their first series of the season, and they did it without
Aaron Hicks. They didn't even think about Aaron Hicks at all. It's one thing to miss a series due to an injury, but it's another when it's the first of the season and an experienced player is literally sitting on the bench.
It sucks to be Hicks right now. There's no other way to put it. Aaron Boone chose to leave Hicks on the bench and whether you believe his explanation or not, it still proves that the Yankees have given up on Hicks. Boone sat Hicks in favor of Isiah Kiner-Falefa and justified the decision HERE
"Hicks is going to play," Boone said before the game. "Today is just not necessarily the matchup I love [against Giants right-hander Ross Stripling]. I would probably expect him to be in there the next couple of days. … But he'll play, even though he hasn't been in the lineup these first few [games]."
And even though Boone says we will see Hicks soon, Hicks doesn't seem to understand when or how he will be used. He vented to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic earlier today.
I understand the sentiment, but I don't feel bad for the guy AT ALL. He's had seven years to prove that he can be a healthy and productive everyday player and he hasn't done that. He's had plenty of opportunity, but no results. A starting job has to be earned, and at this point the Yankees are ready to give
Oswaldo Cabrera and IKF time in centerfield to show some better results. Don't want to sit on the bench? Then be a consistent player so the Yankees have no reason to keep you off of the field.
The fact that the Yankees are willing to give a new utility player time in centerfield over an experienced outfielder says a lot. The Yankees know Hicks isn't the answer and they are stuck with him for now. Yesterday, the Yankees wrapped up their first series of the year. With the series win on the line, they gave IKF time in centerfield instead of Hicks. That says a lot....and it will continue to happen.
So even though Hicks says his role isn't clear, it is. He just doesn't want to accept it. There is no role for Hicks on this team. There are too many other players willing to do what is best for the team to help them win, and younger more exciting players.
Hick's role is clear.....it's not on this team. The sooner we can get to that final result, the better.
BYB Senior Managing Editor
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