The lineup for the Yankees has been ever-changing the last few seasons. Most of that is thanks in part to injuries. Judge, Stanton and Hicks have missed extended time during their tenures and it’s made Aaron Boone have to shuffle his lineup more than I’d imagine he’d like. Boone already seems to have a lineup in mind for this season, and it sounds as if he’s planning on Aaron Hicks being the three-hitter.
Aaron Hicks is envisioned as the #Yankees' No. 3 hitter to begin the season, manager Aaron Boone said.