New York Yankees fans ecstatic as report emerges that team is attempting to trade struggling outfielder Aaron Hicks

The New York Yankees are exploring options to get rid of outfielder Aaron Hicks. Hicks still has three years left on his contract, but struggled for much of the 2022 season. His season ended in game five of the ALDS after injuring his knee.

Hicks has only hit .216 this year, as he hasn't seen the ball really well at the plate. He hasn't contributed to the team like the front office had hoped he would.

Yankees insider Bryan Hoch reported that the team is pondering moving on from Hicks.

Fans are excited that the team is ready to move on from Hicks. They don't think he's a good outfielder at all and want him gone as soon as possible.

New York fans think the team may have some trouble trying to get other teams to buy in on Aaron Hicks. They think the team's best option is to DFA Hicks outright. Not many teams are looking for an average outfielder who made his debut in 2008.

The New York Yankees have a lot to do this offseason

The New York Yankees have already mentioned that they plan on bringing back manager Aaron Boone for the 2023 season. There were rumors circulating that the Yankees may be trying to replace Boone after a disappointing postseason, but that is not the case.

With Boone staying, they can start working on their plans to keep superstar Aaron Judge in pinstripes. Losing him would be a huge loss for the team, regardless of how he performed in the postseason. He is one of the best in the game right now.

First baseman Anthony Rizzo has an opt-out clause that he could exercise this offseason. If he does, the Yankees will have to figure out a way to fill first base.

The New York Yankees have some key decisions to make this offseason. Fans are hopeful the team has a solid plan heading into free agency.

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Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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