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Why Phil Hughes and David Phelps Should Swap Roles for the New York Yankees

Hughes recorded his second straight poor outing on Saturday against the Angels en route to a 7-1 loss.

It took Hughes 84 pitches to record just 10 outs, and he allowed six runs on eight hits and two walks. Two of the eight hits were home runs.

Rookie David Phelps—making his Yankee Stadium debut—came on in relief of the struggling Hughes.

Phelps was fantastic through 5.1 innings, allowing just one run on one hit and two walks. The one run was a home run by Vernon Wells. He also struck out four.

The home run by Wells was the first baserunner allowed in Phelps's young career.

On the season, Phelps currently owns a 1.08 ERA over 8.1 innings. Opponents are currently hitting just .038 against him, and his ...

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