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Originally Posted by bosoxnation07
Jacko weren't you preaching all winter that it was better for Hughes to stay in the minors all year and polish his Change up? I'm interested in seeing how he will do as well, just think if he fails he might be the biggest let down in Yankees history after all the press this kid has had. I don't think he will flat out suck, I means he can't be any worse then the garbage that has been taking the mound for you guys lately...
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For his development, yes the changeup to this point is more of a showme pitch. So to this point, it is an average pitch. They were hoping to make it a plus pitch, but alas, he may have to do that on the fly, not likely, or live with it as it is. But the yankees brass got together with the player dev't team and asked them for their recommendation on anyone who was ready to give a few starts or worst case, give a long term replacement for Pavano. And rather than mess with someone who has to work on everything, they all agreed that this kid is the most ready for the job.
EDIT: If he was in the sox system, with the pitching staff healthy and effective, he doesnt see the MLB at all.