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New York Yankees: Phil Hughes’ Start Cause for Big Concerns

into the season, the New York Yankees' biggest weakness was their starting rotation. With no fourth or fifth starter and an inconsistent AJ Burnett pitching third, the Yankees were expecting big seasons from CC Sabathia and Phil Hughes.

Sabathia has answered the call. Despite not winning a game, he has already pitched a gem against Minnesota and thrown a good start in the opener against Detroit.

However, Phil Hughes has not looked anything like the All-Star pitcher we saw in the first half of last year. 

After getting lit up against Detroit, going four innings and giving up five runs, Hughes was shellacked by a struggling Boston lineup, lasting only two innings and conceding six runs.

After two starts, Hughes is ...

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