Phil Hughes, who had ankle and hamstring injuries that many thought would have shut him down for the season, has come along faster than most people expected and is primed for a July return. After throwing two bullpen sessions and rehabbing for 2 months he looks like he is almost ready to start making minor league rehab starts, then possibly coming back to the Bronx to help the big team out.
At the beginning of this many thought this would turn out to be another Mark Prior situation. In my opinion Hughes was rushed out of AAA and should not come back to the MLB until september call ups. Hughes has been called the future of our organization by many people and has never pitched 200 innings before. If we expect Hughes to come up and stay up in the MLB he needs to get used to throwing 7 innings and 100 pitches in Columbus. They have brought him along to this point, and the one thing that Hughes needs to become a complete pitcher is getting used to being a work horse.
Many may think i am being unfair, or this injury is just a "freak thing" but in my opinion Hughes should be in Columbus. He is 21 years old and way ahead of the rest of the 21 year old prospects. Hughes can be a great pitcher down the line for us, but we must be patient and wait for his calling.
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I agree there's no reason to push him. But...if he's 100 percent why not? Good experience for next year.
He's not going to hit 200 innings in the majors by pretty much starting his season in July. This way, he can get used to pitching in the majors, and he won't throw too many innings.
So almost this injury could be a blessing...considering that it's not his arm. It made sure they didn't push him. Or perhaps I'm reading too much into it.
That's how I see it. As a blessing.
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