Good morning everyone and Happy Hump Day to all. We are
halfway there, and former Yankees right-hander and phenom Phil Hughes is
presumably halfway to finding himself on a new team for the 2018 season. Phil
Hughes was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins this week, how the
mighty have fallen.
Hughes is making $13.2 million this season and will make
another $13.2 million for the 2019 season, a total that the Twins will
presumably be obligated to pay after the DFA. Hughes has pitched just 12
innings this season for the pitching-starved Twins and sports a 6.75 ERA as
both a starter and as a relief pitcher.
The New York Yankees drafted Hughes with their first-round
pick in 2004 and subsequently let him walk via free agency before the 2014
season. Hughes signed a three-year deal worth $24 million with the Twins before
the 2014 season and posted a 16-10 record with a 3.52 ERA in 32 starts and
209.2 innings pitched. That was a high for Hughes, it was all downhill from
there. Hughes dealt with back issues in 2015, a broken leg in 2016, a surgery
to remove a rib, a bout with thoracic outlet syndrome, arm fatigue, hand numbness,
and shoulder discomfort.
The Twins now have a week to trade him or let him walk with
his $26.4 million. Must be nice to suck and make more than I will ever make
over the course of my life while being awesome. And humble too. Former Yankees
update, Phil Hughes sucks! The end.
And my baby, I love you. Seven more days. Lucky number
seven. I’ve always loved you, and I will always love you.
He however feels bad that he is making that money and not producing.
ReplyDeleteHe is a very humble guy, I could see someone taking a chance because basically he would be free money.
I always liked him and thought the Yankees messed him up .