Arrr, scallywags be claimin' that Yankees begged an old outfielder to abandon his golfin'! Says th' matey himself!
2024-01-26
Arrr, Aaron Hicks be a mighty fine golfer, but whispers be reachin' me ears that the Yankees be wantin' him to abandon the game, claimin' it be causin' his injuries. Methinks the scurvy dogs be needin' a new explanation!
In a humorous tone reminiscent of a 17th-century pirate, the New York Yankees' breakup with Aaron Hicks has been explained. The Yankees signed Hicks to a lucrative seven-year, $70 million deal in 2019, but his performance was marred by injuries and poor play. Eventually, he was designated for assignment and joined the Baltimore Orioles. Hicks was once considered one of the top center fielders in baseball, but his skills deteriorated, leading the Yankees to move on from him.Interestingly, Hicks has always been an avid golfer, and last week he participated in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions celebrity tournament, which was won by New York Mets player Jeff McNeil. Rumors circulated that the Yankees believed Hicks' golf game was causing his injuries, prompting them to ask him to give up the clubs. Former MLB catcher AJ Pierzynski mentioned on the "Foul Territory" show that he had heard the Yankees told Hicks to stop playing golf because they believed it was the reason behind his injuries. However, Hicks' former teammate Todd Frazier dismissed the rumor, stating that there was "no chance" it was true. Frazier even mentioned that some players would be advised to play golf when they were struggling with their performance, only to return with an improved swing.
Hicks, who is married to former LPGA player Cheyenne Woods (Tiger Woods' niece) and is a scratch golfer himself, had a subpar season with the Yankees, batting .188 with a .524 OPS. However, he experienced a resurgence with the Orioles, hitting .275 with an .806 OPS. While the truth behind the Yankees' alleged golf-related concerns remains uncertain, it adds a humorous twist to the Yankees' decision to part ways with Hicks.