An exclusive IIH, IIF, IIc scouting report: Phil Hughes started Monday for the visiting Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees against the Syracuse Chiefs. The Yankees did everything possible to make Phil feel like he was with the big club. For example:
1. He pitched well and left with a lead, only to see the bullpen blow the game.
2. The Yanks' offense was anemic, getting just two runs and leaving a handful of runners stranded in scoring position.
3. First baseman Juan Miranda looked big and slow and booted a ground ball, showing he'd fit right in at that position in New York.
The only thing difference between SWB Monday and the big-league Yankees is that Justin Christian didn't get picked off. ... Well, that and SWB had already locked up a playoff spot.
(Oh, and dig Phil's new specs!)
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