Yankees, Aaron Hicks discussing possible extension

It was reported earlier in the week that the Yankees and Dellin Betances have been discussing a possible extension. You can add Aaron Hicks to the list of pending free agents that the team is considering re-signing.

James Wagner of the New York Times reports that the Yanks have broached an extension with the 29-year-old outfielder, who is coming off impressive back-to-back seasons after a forgettable 2016.

https://twitter.com/ByJamesWagner/status/1099408845246525440

Hicks, who came to the Bronx back in 2015 in exchange for John Ryan Murphy, set a career high in home runs (27), RBI (79), runs (90), hits (119) and games played (137) in 2018.

"It’s an amazing place with a great future and of course it’s something I’d like to be a part of,” Hicks told Wagner about the possibility of staying in pinstripes.

As for the Yankees' interest in a new deal, well, Aaron Boone did say Hicks "may be the most underrated player in the game" this week.

https://twitter.com/BryanHoch/status/1099343037409447936

Neither side is divulging any specifics, but according to Randy Miller of NJ.com, Hicks sees A.J. Pollock's 4-year, $55MM deal with LA as a good starting point.