Twins manager Ron Gardenhire indicated Thursday that Aaron Hicks will begin the season batting eighth in the lineup. That's where he's hit in five of the past six Grapefruit League games. "I don't want Hicks thinking. I just want him down there swinging, not worried about where he's at," Gardenhire said. The Twins will go with Brian Dozier in the leadoff spot for now, though it's possible Hicks could eventually moves up if he hits well.