BRANDON HICKS RUMORS
Bowman Masterful In Dominant 4-0 St. Lucie Win
St. Lucie 4, Brevard County 0
Matt Bowman and T.J. Chism combined for a one-hit shutout as the Mets cruised past the Brevard County Manatees 4-0 on Tuesday at Tradition Field.
Bowman (2-0) pitched seven scoreless innings and allowed just one hit while striking out nine and walking one. Bowman retired the final 12 batters he faced and retired the side in order five times. He allowed...
There Are No Angels In This Outfield
Over at NJ.com, the online home of the Star-Ledger, Jorge Castillo tells us that during the offseason, Mets manager Terry Collins, personally called infielders Justin Turner, Josh Satin, Zach Lutz and Brandon Hicks to give them all the same piece of advice – be prepared to play some corner outfield.
As far as any experience either of the four have roaming the green pastures,...
Mets Spring Training 2013 Preview: Brandon Hicks
Brandon Hicks, who was purchased by the Mets from the Athletics earlier this off-season, will be trying for a utility position on the Mets roster outside of camp. He has a few things going for him and some critical items against him.
On the positive side he can play short stop and third base, which makes him valuable for a late inning defense replacement.
Through age 26, he has had...
New York Mets trade for Oakland A’s infielder Brandon Hicks
According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the New York Mets have acquired middle infielder, Brandon Hicks, from the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations:
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Mets acquire Brandon Hicks from Oakland for cash considerations.
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A’s trade infielder Brandon Hicks to the Mets
The New York Mets acquired infielder Brandon Hicks from the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations the team announced. Hicks was designated for assignment last week by the A's.
Hicks, 27, hit .172/.243/.391 with 3 HR's, 7 RBI's and a .220 wOBA in 70 plate appearances for the A's in 2012.
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Hicks' walk-off power stuns Rangers
Dressed in a full-length bright yellow A's bathrobe, Josh Reddick snuck up on Brandon Hicks and planted a whipped cream pie in his teammate's face right there at his locker.
''How dare you avoid me!'' Reddick screamed.
''I sure wasn't expecting that one,'' Hicks said, grinning.
He should have been after he led off the bottom of the ninth...
Via AP on Fox
July 18, 2012
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Kirkman, Rangers lose to A's in walkoff
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Brandon Hicks led off the bottom of the ninth with a towering home run to center for his first major league clout, lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
Hicks connected off Michael Kirkman (0-1) for Oakland's majors-leading ninth walkoff win. He became the fourth player in franchise history to hit a game-ending...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
July 18, 2012
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Athletics 4, Rangers 3
Brandon Hicks led off the bottom of the ninth with a towering home run to center for his first major league clout, lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
Hicks connected off Michael Kirkman (0-1) for Oakland's majors-leading ninth walkoff win. He became the fourth player in franchise history to hit a game-ending homer for his first...
Via AP on Fox
July 18, 2012
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A's Claim Infielder Hicks
The Oakland A's added another player into their third base and back-up infielder competition by claiming infielder Brandon Hicks off of waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Hicks joins the A's 40-man roster, taking the place of left-hander Brett Anderson, who was placed on the 60-day disabled list.
Via athletics.scout.com
March 13, 2012
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Does Brandon Hicks Deserve a Shot at Short?
When talking about the Braves shortstop position for 2012, most of the focus goes towards two options: re-signing Alex Gonzalez, or promotiong Tyler Pastornicky from Gwinnett (after just 27 games at AAA) to be the starter. Well, if Gonzalez gets an offer from another team that he can't turn down (think a multi-year deal for at least $3 million a season), and the team decides...
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