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  • Hughes: I’ve added muscle

    Phil Hughes popped up at the Yankees’ Minor League complex on Monday, telling reporters that he has added muscle to his frame in hopes of rebounding from a disappointing 2011 season. Hughes said that he weighs about 240 pounds, but it’s a firmer 240. “It 2/14/12 from Bombers Beat Read more »

  • Hughes muscles up in rotation bid

    TAMPA — The Yankees have made some major pitching moves this offseason, but don’t count out Phil Hughes. The right-hander is on a mission, and he has been since his terrible 2011 season ended. He’s looking to get back in the Yankees’ rotation and be an A   from New York Post Read more »

  • Phil Hughes is armed and ready to make his pitch for a spot in the Yankees rotation. Fitter Hughes makes strong pitch for Yanks

    TAMPA — Phil Hughes says he has tried not to dwell on his poor 2011 season, but he does have a few choice words to describe it: “Wasted. Bad. Disappointed,” Hughes said. “It’s something I don’t want to have happen again, that’s for sure.” And Hughes beli   from New York Daily News Read more »

  • NULL Spring decision: Fifth starter

    During this last week leading into spring, let’s take a look at some of the decisions facing the Yankees. And why not start with the big one? No spring training decision looms larger than what to do at the back of the rotation. CC Sabathia and Hiroki Kur   from The LoHude Yankees Blog Read more »

  • Yankees: The value of A.J. Burnett

    Vladimir Guerrero has made it known to the Yankees that he wants their DH spot. IMO, Raul Ibanez still the frontrunner to sign w/NYY as DH. I’m really not understanding this apparent fascination with Raul Ibanez. He is a double whammy of suck. Not only t   from New York City Sports Report Read more »

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About Phil Hughes

Philip J. "Phil" Hughes (born June 24, 1986 in Mission Viejo, California) is a professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher, who was the first-round pick of the New York Yankees in the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. Nicknamed "Phil Franchise" because of his promise as one of the bookends in the front of the Yankees' rotation.

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