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There’s just over three weeks left before Opening Day, and Hicks is making a strong case for heading north with the team. Still, he’s going to have to prove he can be a complete player.

But from the first week of camp through Thursday, teammates have spoken highly of Hicks. And the wave of support could help carry him all the way to Target Field.

“He’s a fun guy to watch, man,” Twins righthander Kyle Gibson said. “He goes out there and plays hard, has a good arm in the outfield. And, as you can see, he can swing the bat.”