Aaron Hicks traded to the Yankees

TGutta · 11-11-2015, 02:01 PM

https://twitter.com/Twins/status/664518080228274176

Jaypers · 11-11-2015, 02:04 PM

Gary Sanchez must be jumping for joy.

enbambam6986 · 11-11-2015, 02:04 PM

Gary Sanchez time

Hollywood42 · 11-11-2015, 02:05 PM

Really? This is dumb

Bulldog55D · 11-11-2015, 02:07 PM

Great trade for the Yankees

Jaypers · 11-11-2015, 02:07 PM

Byron Buxton might not be demoted to AAA to start the season after all.

trixstar · 11-11-2015, 02:10 PM

So will this allow the Gardner trade to the Mariners?

Jaypers · 11-11-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by trixstar

So will this allow the Gardner trade to the Mariners?

Or maybe they'll trade Chris Young instead.

wwejhardyrox · 11-11-2015, 02:10 PM

Hicks has a higher ceiling of the two, JRM had better numbers last year. Makes sense for both teams I'd say as both guys are bench players (by skill I meant) but it allows the Twins to put Buxton in CF and the Yankees to put Gary Sanchez at C.

trixstar · 11-11-2015, 02:11 PM

Aaron Hicks splits in 2015
vLHP: .307/.375/.495
vRHP: .235/.302/.359

trixstar · 11-11-2015, 02:11 PM

@JonHeymanCBS 5s6 seconds ago
Twins plan to play Sano in OF, so hicks could go. Twins gm terry ran Sano says he believes Sano is athletic enough. #yankees

wwejhardyrox · 11-11-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by trixstar

@JonHeymanCBS 5s6 seconds ago
Twins plan to play Sano in OF, so hicks could go. Twins gm terry ran Sano says he believes Sano is athletic enough. #yankees

Whhhaaaaaaat? I thought Sano would stay at third. I know he wasn't the best at the position but I'm surprised they kept him there all through the minors just to move him to the OF in the majors. It would have made more sense to allow him to get reps in the minors in his time there.

Hollywood42 · 11-11-2015, 02:14 PM

I have no idea what the Twins are doing

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Originally Posted by wwejhardyrox

Whhhaaaaaaat? I thought Sano would stay at third. I know he wasn't the best at the position but I'm surprised they kept him there all through the minors just to move him to the OF in the majors. It would have made more sense to allow him to get reps in the minors in his time there.

wwejhardyrox · 11-11-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood42

I have no idea what the Twins are doing

I'm somewhat confused as well.

Hollywood42 · 11-11-2015, 02:16 PM

They've been saying for awhile now they want to play Sano in the OF, but it makes no sense

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Originally Posted by wwejhardyrox

I'm somewhat confused as well.

blaze · 11-11-2015, 02:16 PM

People crying about Aaron Hicks... Aaron Hicks. What's an easier spot to fill Catcher or Outfielder?

Buxton. Rosario. Kepler. Possibly Sano.

wwejhardyrox · 11-11-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blaze

People crying about Aaron Hicks... Aaron Hicks. What's an easier spot to fill Catcher or Outfielder?

Buxton. Rosario. Kepler. Possibly Sano.

Yeah I saw the posts on twitter to the Twins flipping out like they just traded Babe Ruth haha. I know they maybe liked the guy but really the trade isn't too far off, if it is ever off at all.

trixstar · 11-11-2015, 02:19 PM

Twins did just trade Herrmann to the Dbacks. Murphy is def a net upgrade, plus they had depth at OF.

Jaypers · 11-11-2015, 02:20 PM

Once the Twins come to their senses, they'll put Sano at 1B and give his OF spot to Kepler.

TGutta · 11-11-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

Once the Twins come to their senses, they'll put Sano at 1B and give his OF spot to Kepler.

Not going to happen while Mauer is still on the team under contract. And they won't/can't trade him so Sano at 1B won't happen for at least another 3 years.

trixstar · 11-11-2015, 02:24 PM

lol Sano moving to the OF made this whole deal happen?

@FeinsandNYDN 2m2 minutes ago
Cashman first threw out the Hicks deal to Terry Ryan a few weeks ago. Sano move to outfield allowed it to happen.

mnvikingstwins · 11-11-2015, 02:36 PM

Seems like Plouffe is safe at third now. Mauer really is odd man out holding team back.

C- Murphy
1B- Park
2B- Dozier
SS- Escobar
3B- Plouffe
LF- Rosario
CF- Buxton
RF- Sano
DH- Mauer
Bench- Vargas, Suzuki, Nunez, Kepler

Athey49 · 11-11-2015, 03:03 PM

On the bright side, Murphy is an upgrade. I liked Hicks but we are pretty solid in the outfield once Kepler comes up

dasiegel · 11-11-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood42

I have no idea what the Twins are doing

All about making room in the infield while acquiring a solid catcher. they didn't need Hicks, the Yankees do especially if they try and move Gardner. It actually makes sense on both sides. Sanchez has room now when they are ready for his bat and on the flip side Park can come in easier.

gamboooler · 11-11-2015, 03:05 PM

I don't see it as a massive swindle/lopsided trade or anything, but I think it's a great move for the Yankees. They're likely losing (at least) Young and have organizational depth at catcher. At a minimum, Hicks is a cheap Young replacement, but he also gives the team options as far as moving Gardner if the right deal comes along. The thought of trading Gardner makes me sad, but it is what it is.

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Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,520 cardboardconglomerate	Once the Twins come to their senses, they'll put Sano at 1B and give his OF spot to Kepler. __________________ Impervious to baiting.

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enbambam6986 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 12,472 enbambam	Gary Sanchez time

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Bulldog55D Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 734 thebulldog55d Bulldog55d	Great trade for the Yankees

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trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,170 stunner316	So will this allow the Gardner trade to the Mariners?

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wwejhardyrox Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 4,922 Jayja_45 wwejhardyrox	Hicks has a higher ceiling of the two, JRM had better numbers last year. Makes sense for both teams I'd say as both guys are bench players (by skill I meant) but it allows the Twins to put Buxton in CF and the Yankees to put Gary Sanchez at C.

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trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,170 stunner316	Aaron Hicks splits in 2015 vLHP: .307/.375/.495 vRHP: .235/.302/.359

11-11-2015, 02:16 PM	#16
blaze Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 938	People crying about Aaron Hicks... Aaron Hicks. What's an easier spot to fill Catcher or Outfielder? Buxton. Rosario. Kepler. Possibly Sano.

11-11-2015, 02:19 PM	#18
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,170 stunner316	Twins did just trade Herrmann to the Dbacks. Murphy is def a net upgrade, plus they had depth at OF.

11-11-2015, 02:24 PM	#21
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,170 stunner316	lol Sano moving to the OF made this whole deal happen? @FeinsandNYDN 2m2 minutes ago Cashman first threw out the Hicks deal to Terry Ryan a few weeks ago. Sano move to outfield allowed it to happen.

11-11-2015, 02:36 PM	#22
mnvikingstwins Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 42,190 ski_4 ski_4	Seems like Plouffe is safe at third now. Mauer really is odd man out holding team back. C- Murphy 1B- Park 2B- Dozier SS- Escobar 3B- Plouffe LF- Rosario CF- Buxton RF- Sano DH- Mauer Bench- Vargas, Suzuki, Nunez, Kepler

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gamboooler Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,062 gamboooler gamboooler	I don't see it as a massive swindle/lopsided trade or anything, but I think it's a great move for the Yankees. They're likely losing (at least) Young and have organizational depth at catcher. At a minimum, Hicks is a cheap Young replacement, but he also gives the team options as far as moving Gardner if the right deal comes along. The thought of trading Gardner makes me sad, but it is what it is.