The Mets have continued their little scavenger hunt for useless minor league depth players, officially acquiring infielder Brandon Hicks from the Athletics in exchange from cash considerations. Hicks had a cup of coffee with Oakland in 2012, hitting .172 in 22 games with the team. He has hit a whopping .133 with 8 RBI in 55 career MLB games since making his debut in 2010.
I understand that moves like these are unnecessary, but what exactly does Hicks have that makes him stand out? His minor league on-base percentage is above-average, so could Alderson be playing a little Moneyball here. I can only imagine what he sees in him, but what I see is a guy who will, unfortunately, seek out a spot on the bench. He is a cheaper alternative to Ronny Cedeno, and I suppose his versatility is his greatest asset. Don't expect anything with the bat, and as a matter of fact, don't expect him to be even mentioned in 2013. The only way that he is getting on the big league club is if he fills in for an injured player.
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