The Yankees have some of the most talented players in MLB, no matter where you look on the field or in the clubhouse. It’s not easy to drill down to their individual skills and attributes and determine which are best and most valuable. So, here’s a summation of the flat-out best skills and characteristics on the team, in no particular order:
Aaron Hicks’ well-roundedness
The Yankees stole Aaron Hicks from the Twins when they got him in a trade for backup catcher John Ryan Murphy. Not only has Hicks morphed into a power-hitting switch-hitter, but he has probably become the most balanced player on the team.