Phil Hughes

[converge241]

Yanks dont want hughes up until hes absolutely ready or they use every other resource

i mean really they ahd chances to pull the trigger

and even as a Sox fan this is for the best..dont rush him and break all his promise for them in the future

[blankman]

Don't expect him before August.

They've got plenty of options in Wright, Clippard etc.

[jfg]

Although I would use my waiver priority right now for Hughes, I'd be much more comfortable using it once he gets some more work in the minors. Plus, if you don't have a high waiver priority it allows some time for other owners to waste it and move you up the list. See, this is good for fantasy teams too!

[RJ24VC15]

If Hughes comes up it's because they think he can pitch very well for them and be a factor in the playoffs. There not going to use him to fill in for a start or 2 and then send him back down.

[ABA316]

Just traded him for Matt Garza in a 5 man keeper. Hughes would have cost slightly more to keep and Garza's likely to be in the bigs first. Granted I think more highly of Hughes in the long run but you gotta play for this year too.

[BoilerATC]

Just traded him for Matt Garza in a 5 man keeper. Hughes would have cost slightly more to keep and Garza's likely to be in the bigs first. Granted I think more highly of Hughes in the long run but you gotta play for this year too.

You got taken. Hughes is a legit ace prospect and Garza at best is a #2. Garza might not even put up good enough numbers to help you win this year either.

[Yoda]

Just traded him for Matt Garza in a 5 man keeper. Hughes would have cost slightly more to keep and Garza's likely to be in the bigs first. Granted I think more highly of Hughes in the long run but you gotta play for this year too.

Not good.

[ABA316]

Had to make a move..SP is playing HORRENDOUS for me this year. I've been trying for a week to upgrade pitching and needed to do something.

[Super Manny]

The Lincecum thread just got moved to the Minor League/College forum. I'd anticipate that this one will soon follow suit.

[BoilerATC]

Had to make a move..SP is playing HORRENDOUS for me this year. I've been trying for a week to upgrade pitching and needed to do something.

Whatever you want to tell yourself. Garza's minor league numbers won't help you anymore than Hughes's will. If you only keep 5 players Garza will never be a keeper, ever. Hughes will be a top 10 pitcher, possibly better, and will be a keeper.

And the season is only 16 days old, so unless you drafted really poor SP's you shouldn't be panicking.