Hughes, Phil

- Starting Pitcher, New York Yankees

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Baseball Player Info

AL
Age	23
Bats or Throws	Right

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When Will Oppotunity Knock?

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Reviewed by JSchuman
March 08, 2010
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The possibility that Hughes makes the jump to the starting rotation alone makes him worth the investment. If the opportunity comes, he could easily be the player in 2010 who outperforms his draft position/auction price by the largerst margin. Even if he stays in the bullpen, his contribution as a set-up man will make him worth having on the roster. Projections are hard on Hughes, but I'll go with 10-2-140-3.70-1.20 in 150 IP

Positives / Upside	Few people questions Hughes's ability or doubt that he will be successful if given a spot in the Yankees rotation. With Hughes it's all about opportunity. While the Yankees seem content to stick with Joba Chamberlain for now, it is only a matter of time before Chamberlain falters or injury strikes and Hughes cements himself into the rotation for years to come.
Negatives / Downside	The talent is not in question, but Hughes's may have himself to blame for not having a spot in the Yanks rotation. He has been so good out of the pen that the Yankees would be foolish to move him to another role. The Yankees are committed to sticking with Joba, and Hughes will spend 2010 as nothing more than a set-up man.
Recommendation	Go the extra dollar
Draft Position	329