Phillip Hughes to AA

by MHD on Apr 21, 2006 11:11 AM EDT

Phil Hughes, the 19-year-old pitching prospect who surprised some veteran Yankees with his talent in spring training, has 18 strikeouts, 1 walk and a 0.56 earned run average in 16 innings for Class A Tampa. General Manager Brian Cashman said Hughes would be promoted soon to Class AA Trenton, but he almost certainly would not pitch for the Yankees this season. "You're not going to see him," Cashman said. "If he can't be denied, he can't be denied, but that is not something we're looking for or expecting at all."

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I know he dominated in High A for 3 starts, but man ... the Yanks don't mess around w/ promoting prospects.

by hybrid on Apr 21, 2006 5:46 PM EDT reply actions

Sink or swim

Their rotation is awful.

by yoda1 on Apr 21, 2006 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

"IF" he dominated AA

Do the Yankees bring him up? I know Cashman said

"You're not going to see him," Cashman said. "If he can't be denied, he can't be denied, but that is not something we're looking for or expecting at all."

I think the way Melky is hitting the ball they might need to give him a sniff again before the end of the season.

by MHD on Apr 21, 2006 6:47 PM EDT reply actions