Yanks’ Hicks could start in ALCS; Sabathia may be on roster

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Hicks is an option to start for the New York Yankees in the AL Championship Series opener and CC Sabathia also remains in contention for a roster spot.
Hicks has not played since Aug. 3 because of a right elbow flexor strain. Sabathia missed the Division Series sweep of Minnesota because of a sore pitching shoulder.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday these are “tough decisions” and the team will have to see “what kind of makes the most sense.&