UPDATE: Hughes' streak of no-hit ball just came to an end at 8 1/3 innings. Of course, it was stretched out over the course of almost 3 months due to his injury; however, you have to give it up to the kid. He's mature and he's going to be the "make or break" player for the Yankees as to whether they make the playoffs. Perhaps the reason the Yankees didn't make a blockbuster deal at the deadline was because Hughes and Joba Chamberlain were their "acquisitions".
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The Yankees received a massive shot in the arm in the first inning of today's game vs. Kansas City. Today marked the return of super-prospect Philip Hughes, looking dominant in his first inning of work since May 1st when he pitched 6 1/3 innings of no-hit ball against the Rangers.
That was then followed up in by Arod finally nailing his 500th career homerun by way of a 3-run jack in the first inning off of newly acquired Royals' starting pitcher Kyle Davies. This homerun should not only loosen Arod up from here on out, but the team as well.
Robinson Cano continued his torrid power hitting streak with a triple in the bottom of the 1st to cap off a 4-run opening frame. Then Hughes came back in the top-half of the second to strike out the side. All in all, through 1 1/2 innings, the Yankees have received a major confidence boost.
While Arod never should have been inactive on your squad despite his recent struggles, look for him to go on a tear now that he got over this hump.
If Hughes was available for some reason, get him now! Otherwise, he is one of those guys that it is worth selling the farm for to acquire. He will be a rock-solid foundation to your fantasy staff for the next decade-plus.
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