Hughes is Coming.....

On August 1 the Yankees rotation should be:

Wang
Pettitte
Clemens
Mussina
Hughes

As of today the division lead is only 7 games away. Historically summertime also happens to be the time of year that the New England team likes to revert to its losing ways. Did anyone say pennant race?

Not yet but let's talk again about that in a few weeks.

Are You F*&%^** Kidding Me??!?!?!?!

This is becoming a little bit ridiculous. Not only do the Yankees finally have a starting pitcher on the mound in the 6th inning (really, I swear), but he happens to be 20 year old Phenom Phil Hughes. But then he throws a curve ball, and grabs his hammy. You know it's bad when my wife turns and says "the have to take him out."

Oh, I forgot to mention he was throwing a no hitter. In his second career major league start.

It is my understanding Denny Neagle will take the ball on Saturday, and Sidney Ponson may toe the rubber on Sunday.

But hey, the Yankees won. That's 2 of 10. A winning streak of sorts....

F*&^!

Phil 'er Up!

For the first time since 1995 when Andy Pettitte made his Major League debut, a Yankees top prospect will take the mound for his first ML start on Thursday. Is this a sign of desperation from the Yankees whose starting pitchers do not feel the need to work for more than 90 minutes every 5 days? (can we apply for that job, please). Will Hughes make one start then return to the minors when Mussina comes off of the DL next week? Or will he force the Yankees to keep him in the rotation for the rest of the season.

Let's hope this kid throws like the last Phenom rookie pitcher in NYC, the good Doc Gooden himself and turns the Yankees early season pitching woes around.