"The New York Yankees were hoping that Monday?' bullpen session by Phil Hughes would at least establish a timetable for the right-hander's return. All bets are off now after Hughes continued to experience his "dead arm" issues and shut down the session after roughly a dozen pitches. After experiencing a disturbing drop in velocity, Hughes was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 15 with what the team has described as right shoulder inflammation (ESPN)."
Truth be told the Yankees (and their doctors) have no idea what is wrong with Hughes. There doesn't seem to be any structurally wrong with him. There are reports that Hughes will undergo a full body scan, because some doctors this it might be some kind of aneurysm.
The Yankees are getting by with Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon, but I really don't see that lasting. They could turn to Kevin Millwood, but I don't see him being all that effective either. Bottom line, is I see the Yankees dealing for a big time starting pitcher by the trade deadline. The question is, who is going to be available?
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