Aaron Hicks

[Chuck]

Nobody is talking enough about him, but the dude is absolutely raking. 

Hicks is tied for second with four extra-base hits and is tied for sixth with 14 total bases this spring.

Looks great from both sides of the plate and we already know he has good plate discipline and a strong arm.

 

[Jason]

This is great but let's hope the ST success transfers over to the regular season. 

[Angelsfan1984]

those are the kinds of deals they need to work out in order to be successful. 

[Angels 1961]

Do not know what Adell or Moniak will bring. Hicks could end up being a very good signing. 

 

[Tank]

i love it when someone plays like they want a job.

[Angelsfan1984]

8 hours ago, Tank said:

i love it when someone plays like they want a job.

[Rico]

Bro.  It's early. 

[Erstad Grit]

JA could be at the end. Could they really carry 5 OF? I guess DH is open. 

[Angels 1961]

10 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

JA could be at the end. Could they really carry 5 OF? I guess DH is open. 

5 OF 6 INF 2 C and 13 P

[Vlad27Trout27]

would not be surprised if hick's is the starting DH, with moniak and Adell switching time in the outfield. Honesty all three haven't been bad this spring, hopefully it carries over into the season.

[Erstad Grit]

7 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

5 OF 6 INF 2 C and 13 P

Where that falls apart is if Rendon is too hurt to play every day, but not hurt enough to be on the IL. 

[Angels 1961]

1 hour ago, Erstad Grit said:

Where that falls apart is if Rendon is too hurt to play every day, but not hurt enough to be on the IL. 

Not really, if Rendon only plays 4 time a week you have Drury, Rengifo for 3B and extra INF. You could have Sano as 6th inf play 3B,1B and DH. Still have many options.

[Erstad Grit]

2 hours ago, Angels 1961 said:

Not really, if Rendon only plays 4 time a week you have Drury, Rengifo for 3B and extra INF. You could have Sano as 6th inf play 3B,1B and DH. Still have many options.

4 days a week would be far above what he's done in a looooong time

[Torridd]

On 3/4/2024 at 2:32 PM, Chuck said:

Nobody is talking enough about him, but the dude is absolutely raking. 

Hicks is tied for second with four extra-base hits and is tied for sixth with 14 total bases this spring.

Looks great from both sides of the plate and we already know he has good plate discipline and a strong arm.

 

I'm glad he's doing well but I believe Moniak and Adell must get the heft of at-bats this season.

[Angels 1961]

1 hour ago, Erstad Grit said:

4 days a week would be far above what he's done in a looooong time

If he cannot play 4 days a week he will be on IL a lot.

[Angel Oracle]

Seems like the Halos will rotate Rendon, Trout, Hicks, Drury, and Rengifo in the DH spot and forgo adding a DH?

6th INF spot likely comes down to either Adrianza or Stefanic.

Edited March 8 by Angel Oracle

[DMVol]

31 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Seems like the Halos will rotate Rendon, Trout, Hicks, Drury, and Rengifo in the DH spot and forgo adding a DH?

6th INF spot likely comes down to either Adrianza or Stefanic.

I would bet on Adrianza because you need somebody who can play SS.....I know Neto is going to play everyday if healthy but Adrianza at least gives you an option there. Plus, I don't think Stefanic has played yet? 

[Halo in Chicago]

I like the idea of Adell and Moniak getting a ton of ABs, but he is raking… 

[tomsred]

Don't go to sleep on Jake Marisnick, this guy is having a solid spring hitting as well.  I really like he defense and speed too.

[tdawg87]

I'm impressed. Seems we actually have some depth in the OF now. 

Still need an infielder. 

[Second Base]

I'm guessing Adell is going to be dealt at the end of Spring Training. Probably for a lesser pitcher with options remaining. It'll be an uneventful finale for Adell and the Angels. 

He'll go elsewhere, I'm guessing Detroit or Washington maybe, and he'll do exactly what he's done here, just in much higher volume. He'll blast 30 HR's yet somehow post an OBP under .300.

And whoever the Angels get back will work out of the rotation in AAA and operate as a swing starter or reliever for the Angels and will eventually be DFA'd when he's out of options. 

As for Aaron Hicks, he'll rotate between RF, DH and the bench. He'll manage a .340 OBP and 15 HR's and be dealt at the trade deadline for some random 6'5" reliever in AA that throws 100 but has a 6.0 BB/9.

[AngelsLakersFan]

We are not yet at a point where any of these stats count........

[CaliAngel]

1 hour ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

We are not yet at a point where any of these stats count........

So should we look at the Adell ones that do?

[Taylor]

On 3/10/2024 at 8:25 PM, Second Base said:

I'm guessing Adell is going to be dealt at the end of Spring Training. Probably for a lesser pitcher with options remaining. It'll be an uneventful finale for Adell and the Angels. 

He'll go elsewhere, I'm guessing Detroit or Washington maybe, and he'll do exactly what he's done here, just in much higher volume. He'll blast 30 HR's yet somehow post an OBP under .300.

And whoever the Angels get back will work out of the rotation in AAA and operate as a swing starter or reliever for the Angels and will eventually be DFA'd when he's out of options. 

As for Aaron Hicks, he'll rotate between RF, DH and the bench. He'll manage a .340 OBP and 15 HR's and be dealt at the trade deadline for some random 6'5" reliever in AA that throws 100 but has a 6.0 BB/9.

Not Scotty projecting Adell will got to Detroit or Washington D.C.

[Vlad27Trout27]

Adell/Hicks at DH, Moniak/Hicks in right.