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BALLER MOVE: Target ~270
CURRENT ADP: 289
ANALYSIS: Aaron Hicks, dealt from the Twins to the Yankees in November, was a first-round pick and a well-regarded prospect, but is 26 years old and hasn't amounted to much in the majors yet. He'll also start the year as New York's fourth outfielder. Still, he managed to hit 11 homers and steal 13 bases in only 390 plate appearances last year, shaving eight points off of his strikeout rate and maintaining a solid walk rate. Now he's moving to Yankee Stadium, which could give him a further boost in the power department.
Jacoby Ellsbury has missed an average of 54 games per season this decade and turns 33 in September. Carlos Beltran will be 39 in April and has missed his fair share of time over the last few seasons, as well. He's also declined defensively, against lefties and on the bases. Hicks happens to grade out well in all of those areas. Then consider Joe Girardi's affinity for playing matchups, and it's not hard to envision Hicks cobbling together enough plate appearances to be relevant in most formats. He likely won't even be drafted in most leagues.
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