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Point/Counterpoint: Why This Is Not a Make or Break Season for Phil Hughes

in the media have deemed this a critical season in the career of the New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes. Some, as Jon Lane of the YESnetwork says in his "Point/Counterpoint" article on the subject, suggest this is a make or break season for the Yankee starter.

A closer look will reveal a different conclusion. 

Since he first set foot onto the diamond this season, the right-hander's performances have been scrutinized more than any other member of the starting rotation. Every misstep has provided fodder for those calling for Hughes's demotion.

Given that he is working under a microscope, why isn't this a pivotal year for him?

First, there's his age. Phil Hughes has not yet reached his 26th birthday and holds a 41-28 career ...

Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - New York Yankees


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