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A more effective Hughes is headed back to Yankees
BOSTON - Phil Hughes is on his way back into the Yankees' rotation.
Phil Hughes Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - New York Yankees - MLB
sbnation.com — Which AL East team has the best projected starting pitching for 2009? This is the last in... a series of six columns projecting the Wins Above Replacement for the 2009 MLB starting rotations, going division-by-division, and using data from the three ... (more) Phil Hughes Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - New ...
Harper: Hughes could put Chamberlain back in his old Joba
Harper: Hughes could put Chamberlain back in his old Joba
nydailynews.com — At some point it's hard to see how the Yankees deny the obvious, that they need Joba... Chamberlain back there to have any hope of winning a championship. Maybe starting tonight, Phil Hughes can help convince them. (more) Harper: Hughes could put Chamberlain back in his old Joba
Guess who’s back? It’s Phil Hughes
Guess who’s back? It’s Phil Hughes
yankees.lhblogs.com — Phil Hughes wasn’t just good tonight, he was great. Six scoreless innings, two hits, two walks, six... strikeouts. He threw 59 of 99 pitches for strikes and never cracked in a scoreless duel with Edwin Jackson. If you were watching closely, ... (more) Guess who’s back? It’s Phil Hughes
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Despite plethora of bad news, Yanks somehow in decent shape
New York Yankees Fan Blog — ... . It's hard to argue with that from the Yanks' side, but it's not as though Jose Tabata fast-tracked it to the majors yet, either. * Man, Phil Hughes has been around for years at this point, and he's still just 22. He is coming back to the Bronx with re-raised expectations , in light of his hot start in Scranton. * As ...

Phil Hughes Returning to Majors
FanHouse — by Andrew Johnson Filed under: Yankees, MLB Injuries, MLB TransactionsTheir pitching staff ravaged by injuries, the Yankees will turn to a familiar face later this week when Chien-Ming Wang's usual spot in the rotation comes up. New York is expected to recall Phil Hughes from Triple-A Scranton for a Tuesday night start against the Tigers. Though it seems like Hughes has been around forever, he's still just 22 years old, and unlike last year, the Yankees have not placed massive expectations on his ...

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The Return
Zell's Pinstripe Blog — ... According to numerous sources Phil Hughes is making his return to the Bronx as a replacement for Chien-Ming Wang. Two years ago Hughes wowed the majors coming into the league throwing smoke. Last year the Yankees were counting on Phil in the rotation but injuries prevented that. He is scheduled to start Tuesday against fellow youngster Edwin Jackson. With the pressure off him, I expect a stunning performance on Tuesday. You also have to remember that Hughes is only 22 which gives him a lot of time to grow. ...

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passion4baseball.blogspot.com 4/29/2009 — The Fan is sitting on the middle of a teeter-totter in how to approach this post concerning Phil Hughes'es great first start of the 2009 season. The post hinges on a post written when Phil Hughes was sent down near the end of Spring Training. You may want to read that first. The teetering is ...
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nypost.com 4/29/2009 — > DETROIT -- Bathing in the sugary taste of success after producing the best start by a Yankees pitcher this season, Phil Hughes returned to the gloomy days of last year. After not being dealt for Johan Santana, something Hank Steinbrenner ...
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nydailynews.com 4/29/2009 — There has been plenty of hype around Phil Hughes for almost five years, but the 22-year-old's career has been filled with ups and downs. In his second big-league start, he carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Rangers before feeling ...
Game#20: Yankees @ Tigers. Hughes on the comeback trail…
nyyankeesrumors.com 4/28/2009 — Phil Hughes will be making his season debut this season tonight in Detroit. This is a big opportunity for him to prove that he can compete on the major league level. It would also be a big confidence booster for him and the rest of the team if he had a good outing tonight. I’m ...
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nydailynews.com 4/29/2009 — Phil Hughes' bright future started Tuesday. The 22-year-old righthander threw six dazzling innings in his season debut to lead the Yankees to an 11-0 win over the Tigers that snapped the Bombers' four-game losing streak.
The Return
nyyankeesrumors.com 4/27/2009 — According to numerous sources Phil Hughes is making his return to the Bronx as a replacement for Chien-Ming Wang. Two years ago Hughes wowed the majors coming into the league throwing smoke. Last year the Yankees were counting on Phil in the rotation but injuries prevented that. He is ...
Is Phil Hughes Worth a Roster Spot?
fantasypros911.com 5/4/2009 — Like everything that has to do with the Yankees, Phil Hughes' 2009 debut was widely over-hyped. Regardless, it was a solid outing, and his off-season work indicates that this may not have been a fluke. The following examines what kind of value Hughes might have on your fantasy team.
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