

Playing for the New York Yankees is not an easy task. The pressure is much higher due to the history of the club and the intensity of the fans. Some MLB stars fail to live up to expectations, eventually fading into the background or leaving the team. Most recently, a $70 million flop outfielder made an immediate facial change after leaving the Yankees.?
The Bronx Bombers? outfield is a weak link for the team, with injuries and out-of-form players. This disgraced outfielder leaving has reduced one of the weaknesses of the team. But he has turned it around on the Yankees with his latest move.
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Aaron Hicks grows his beard immediately after leaving the New York Yankees
Aaron Hicks left the Yankees to join the Baltimore Orioles. It was a move that ended the struggling outfielders’ time in the Bronx. But Hicks has clapped back at the Yankees by growing his facial hair immediately after leaving. This is a sign of his being tired of the Bombers? strict grooming policies. Furthermore, he played very well for the Orioles in his debut, making fans believe that his new beard may be the reason why. Baseball insider Mike Daddino shared a Tweet highlighting Hicks? performance.?
Death, taxes and Aaron Hicks starting his Orioles tenure 2-2 with two runs and a walk. pic.twitter.com/pbGeBqFbzr
— Mike Daddino (@mike_daddino) May 31, 2023
In a Tweet, Daddino said, ?Death, taxes and Aaron Hicks starting his Orioles tenure 2-2 with two runs and a walk.? He seemingly says that a good Hicks performance was inevitable. But the struggling outfielder did truly show off his skills with the bat.?
The reactions to Hicks? performance have been mixed.?
Some fans don?t regret letting the $70 million outfielder go.?
Good riddance, you can have him.
— Alfred Capasso (@AlfredCapasso) May 31, 2023
Yep, he can walk. He can also get injured—oh, he's already done that too! It's a 2'fer!!
— William Michael 🖊️ (@WMichael4078) May 31, 2023
Happy for him actually. I hope he does well, wish him the best and am damn glad he’s not a Yankee anymore.
— Michael J Tabor (@MichaelJTabor1) May 31, 2023
Others wondered if it was because of his beard.?
Must be the beard. 😁
— John C. Firkel (@JohnCFirk) May 31, 2023
He is about to play like Ken Griffey Jr
— Brooklyn Moe (@NYYBrooklyn) May 31, 2023
Hicks with a beard pic.twitter.com/sRJ6RUzOr0
— Cubs in 4 (@pca_2024) May 31, 2023
It will be interesting to watch the former Yankees outfielder play with the Orioles. Only time will tell if Hicks has managed to return to good form or if it was a fluke. But his play with the Bombers was poor this season and warranted his being designated for assignment.
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Hicks was very inconsistent with the Yankees
Aaron Hicks has been unable to string two decent seasons together while playing for the Yankees. Although he has had his moments, the outfielder has had one very good season with the team. Other than that, it has been largely inconsistent batting and poor fielding. A move away from the team seemed inevitable as the Bombers seek to contend for championships.?
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