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New York Yankees: Time to Invest in Phil Hughes’ Future

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At the end of his sixth major league season, the Yankees are nearing a crossroads with right-handed starter Phil Hughes. The once top prospect in their organization is now somewhat of an enigma, a mix of potent talent and frustrating inconsistency.

With the 26-year-old hurler just a year away from free agency, GM Brian Cashman and the New York front office must decide whether to commit to Hughes long term or to begin searching elsewhere for their future pitching needs.

The Yankees have three basic options on how to proceed with Hughes, who is represented by Nez Balelo of CAA Sports. They can offer him arbitration and bring him back for his final year before free agency at a reasonable price, which would likely sit below $10 million. ...

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