Jul 3
Hughes should take over as the Yankees' primary setup man after Brian Bruney was removed from the role, the team's official site reports.
Recommendation: Bruney could reclaim the role if he's able to work out some issues while pitching in lower-stress situations.
Jul 1
RHP Phil Hughes' future with the Yankees is still as a starter, according to his manager and general manager, but his present as a reliever is looking pretty good. Hughes pitched another scoreless inning Tuesday and has allowed just two runs in 13 innings of relief. "It's a balance," GM Brian Cashman told reporters of handling Hughes' present and future. But Cashman also said that the most pressing issue is helping the Yankees reach the postseason.
