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Could Phil Hughes turn into the next Joba Chamberlain for the New York Yankees?
nj.com - 6/9/2009
Could Phil Hughes turn into the next Joba Chamberlain for the New York Yankees?
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Colin Stephenson /The Star-Ledger Phil Hughes looked pretty comfortable out there in the seventh inning, protecting a one-run lead Monday night, didn't he? The 22-year-old righthander hit a season high 95 miles per hour on the radar gun and merely blew away the top of the Tampa Bay Rays' lineup ...
waswatching.com - 6/10/2009
Wild Thought: Phil Of The Future Best Served From The Pen?
— waswatching.com — Today’s wild thought is on Phil Hughes - who looked impressive pitching the seventh inning out of... the Yankees bullpen last night. Part of the lament about Hughes as a starting pitcher has been around the fact that he’s basically a ... (more) Wild Thought: Phil Of The Future Best Served From The Pen?

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lohud.com - 6/9/2009
Yankees' Girardi re-thinking pitching Rivera | lohud.com | The Journal News
— lohud.com — NEW YORK - Joe Girardi used Mariano Rivera to close out the Rays in last night's 5-3... victory, marking Rivera's14th save. But the Yankees manager might have left himself short a closer should he need Rivera tonight in Boston. The appearance was the ... (more) Yankees' Girardi re-thinking pitching Rivera | lohud.com ...

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The Phils provide sturdy bridge as Yankees power way to victory
scottproctorsarm.com - 6/9/2009
The Phils provide sturdy bridge as Yankees power way to victory
— scottproctorsarm.com — How about watching Phil Hughes dominate in relief like Joba Chamberlain did?  Hmmm… Phil Coke also pitched... capably in the eighth inning, providing a sturdy bridge for Mariano Rivera who recorded his 14th save of the season in the Yankees’ ... (more) The Phils provide sturdy bridge as Yankees power way to ...

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New York Yankees Fan Blog:  Boston, Bullpen, and Draft

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Boston, Bullpen, and Draft
New York Yankees Fan Blog — ... waiting 8 days, it may have been good for Hughes to throw more than 11 pitches. That being said, he looked great and it seemed he was putting a little extra on his pitches as his breaking stuff looked to have more bite and his fastball reached 95 MPH. Given the two choices, I still believe having Hughes be in the bullpen and gain experience against big league batters is preferable to him starting at Scranton, where he has nothing left to prove. I just hope that Hughes doesn't become the next Joba Chamberlain debate. Like Chamberlain, Hughes' long-term value is in starting. ...

Hughes willing to pitch at any time for Yankees
lenNY's Yankees — ... Hughes pitched lights out last night, as he struck out Evan Longoria to end a perfect seventh inning.  With Mariano Rivera most likely unavailable tonight, Hughes might get a chance to earn his first major league save. ...

The Hot Corner, 6/9 edition
The Hot Corner — ... Colin Stephenson of the Newark Star-Ledger asks the question, "Could Phil Hughes turn into the next Joba Chamberlain for the New York Yankees?" ...

LINKS: …that jail time wont be “GOOD!”
Behind The Moat — ... Seriously, NoMaas has the best Yankees draft coverage. I don’t even know who the F half of these people are. [No Maas] Josh Hamilton… watch it, buddy. [Style Points Blog] I’m glad Phil Hughes did a good job, but stop. Just stop it. [NJ.com] Giggity. [Yankee Hottie] Stadium size matters. [The Post] This 0-6 versus Boston will not stand, Yankees… come on, show some pride… and now, just to be rude: The Pedroia Anthem: ...

A Hughes bullpen debate, once more with gusto
River Avenue Blues — ... , and NJ.com’s Colin Stephenson asks if Phil could be the next Joba Chamberlain. I don’t even want to know what Mike Francesca thinks. Is Phil Hughes a ...

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Phil Hughes: New Debate Brewing Over Role? — Bleacher Report - MLB 6/9/2009
Since the middle of the 2007 season, fans, “experts,” anonymous baseball executives and countless others have weighed in with an opinion about what Joba Chamberlain’s role should be on the New York Yankees. After seeing Phil ...
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