Yesterday was a showdown between two young starters with 9-1 records. The Yankees' Phil Hughes came out on topas the Yanks beat the Mets 5-3 . Now 10-1, Hughes looks like a strong candidate for the All-Star game.
Here are some notes:
Unfortunately for Hughes he may not be able to pitch in the All-Star game because of a new rule that says pitchers who pitch the Sunday before the game are ineligible. Hughes is currently lined up to pitch that Sunday .
No word yet on if he'll play today, but Derek Jeter sat out yesterday’s game against the Mets because of a sore heel.
AJ Burnett has been dealing with a bruised foot, but said that he feels fine after his most recent bullpen session and he expects to make his next start.
If Burnett fails to start Monday, RHP’s Chad Gaudin and Ivan ...
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Yankees Notes: Hughes, Jeter, Burnett, Aceves, Thames
Posted: 20th June 2010 by Bronx Baseball Daily in MLBComments Off on Yankees Notes: Hughes, Jeter, Burnett, Aceves, Thames