Hughes back in rotation?

[Chrispy]

Phil Hughes is on his way back into the Yankees' rotation, according to a report in Newsday.

Hughes, 22, is the likely replacement for Chien-Ming Wang, who was placed on the disabled list with hip weakness after Friday's game at Boston.

"Hughesie's been throwing the ball really well," manager Joe Girardi said. "I'm excited about the reports on his starts."

Hughes has been lights-out for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, going 3-0 with a 1.86 ERA in three starts. He has struck out 19 and walked three in 19 1/3 innings and last pitched Wednesday.

Hughes was expected to be a stable member of the rotation last year, but injuries and ineffectiveness (0-4, 6.62 ERA) prevented that.

ESPN

Hopefully he can do better than wang

 

[celtsxpatsxsox]

are they or did they move Joba back to the bullpen? I heard talks about it but didnt know if anyhting was official.

 

[Chrispy]

no not yet anyways

 

[Blade]

My mom is 5'1" 140 lbs with a herniated disc, and she can do better than Wang. Anyone can do better than Wang.

Good luck Yankee fans, have fun with overrated pitchin, except for Pettite and Mariano.

 

[jaggles82]

they have nothing to play for once the contract is signed and the dough starts flowing. sub par performances are all that are needed from there

 

[Yawkey Way]

lol at joe girardi being excited about phil hughes's strong start in AAA. I'm pretty sure last year he had a strong spring and everyone was excited about him, and then he toed the rubber and cracked under pressure.

i wonder how bad it can get this time.

 

[celtsxpatsxsox]

Question-Is Joe Girrardi on the hot seat this year if the yankees were to continue to struggle?

 

[The Messenger]

6 innings. 2 hits. 0 runs. Yankees win 11-0.

Hopefully Hughes can keep this up. He should gain a ton of confidence in his stuff after this game.

 

[SethMode]

Good luck Yankee fans, have fun with overrated pitchin, except for Pettite and Mariano.

Even that is generous. Mariano might be the very definition of overrated.

 

[Blade]

I picked up Hughes on my Fantasy roster the other day. Put him on the bench, I am please he did so well. I watched the on mlb.tv, and cursed at the yankee offense for takin an hour to put up 10 runs LOL. Otherwise, I wanted to see how far this kid would go in the game. Plan on startin him next week, hopefully he isnt playing Toronto.

 

[Pills]

Looks like Sunday vs. Anaheim and Friday in Baltimore.

 

[kmanharris]

Even that is generous. Mariano might be the very definition of overrated.

lol what? Arguably the best closer of all time and he might be the definition of overrated?

 

[kyhadley]

lol what? Arguably the best closer of all time and he might be the definition of overrated?

http://sports.espn.go.com/stations/player?id=4108169

click that, go to 3:49 and listen to the most famous "celebrity"'s friend yankee fan explain exactly why he is so overrated. he does it better than anyone else could

 

[Chrispy]

Rivera is definitely not overrated lol

 

[SethMode]

Rivera is definitely not overrated lol

Is this a joke?

He's living off of his legacy. He routinely blows it against the ONE team that you should NEVER blow it against as a Yankee.

Granted, the closer position in general is a little overrated, but Rivera is living without blame like he's the lights out guy from the mid-to-late 90's.

How is he NOT overrated?

 

[Pills]

Just out of curiosity, did you see his stats last season?

1.40 ERA. 70.2 IP. 41 hits, *4* BB. 77Ks. 39 saves.

So, a 9.8K/9 IP, a 19.25/1 K/BB ratio, .665 WHIP guy is "living off his legacy" and "living without blame like he's the lights out guy...". Last season was probably his best season. Ever. In his career. Only once did he have a lower ERA (2005, where his ERA+ was actually a little lower), and his WHIP *never* approached .665 before, nor had his K/BB ratio approached last year's.

Overrated? Is this a joke?

 

[The Messenger]

Just out of curiosity, did you see his stats last season?

1.40 ERA. 70.2 IP. 41 hits, *4* BB. 77Ks. 39 saves.

So, a 9.8K/9 IP, a 19.25/1 K/BB ratio, .665 WHIP guy is "living off his legacy" and "living without blame like he's the lights out guy...". Last season was probably his best season. Ever. In his career. Only once did he have a lower ERA (2005, where his ERA+ was actually a little lower), and his WHIP *never* approached .665 before, nor had his K/BB ratio approached last year's.

Overrated? Is this a joke?

I've learned to ignore Seth in his short time here. He's an idiot when it comes to baseball.

To call Mariano Rivera overrated is a joke. He's the best closer all-time, and is still top 3 in the game today.

His definition of Rivera being overrated is a blown save against the Red Sox (also known as the best team in baseball atm).

For one season, every team would take Mariano Rivera as their closer over their current one (including the Mets). And I say for one season because Rivera is going to be retiring soon.

 

[SethMode]

I've learned to ignore Seth in his short time here. He's an idiot when it comes to baseball.

To call Mariano Rivera overrated is a joke. He's the best closer all-time, and is still top 3 in the game today.

His definition of Rivera being overrated is a blown save against the Red Sox (also known as the best team in baseball atm).

For one season, every team would take Mariano Rivera as their closer over their current one (including the Mets). And I say for one season because Rivera is going to be retiring soon.

First of all, sweet of you to say. I personally had no problem with you, but it's good to know early on that you're an asshole that I can from here on in ignore.

I disagree with him being the best closer in the game right now, and the fact that people call him that makes me consider him overrated. And I consider being owned by your biggest rival to be a pretty big deal.

Anyway, thanks for being a douche bag just the same.

 

[DJ Rhude]

c'mon Seth.....overrated, even you had to laugh as you were typing that..lol...and yes the Sox have his number lately, but it's always that one team that always gives you fits no matter how great you are

Mo starts out slow every year....it's crazy how people get alarmed when this has been the norm for him.....right now his velocity is around 90-92 mph...by July it's up to 95 and that cutter is unhittable.....look how he finishes ever year

 

[DJ Rhude]

This is the last thing I'll say about Mo and this overrated nonsense

He's damn near 40 now, so no one should be surprised if he shows some decline.....it happens to every athlete....still doesn't take away from a great career

I mean Michael Jordan clearly wasn't the same player he was in the the later stages of his career, but would anyone dare call him overrated because he missed a few potential game winning jumpers?