Phil Hughes: the next Rivera?

[JoltinJoe]

Hughes' devastating season as the 8th-inning reliever has resulted from his apparent mastery of Mariano River's cutter -- seemingly the first pitcher to do so. The Yankees are re-thinking Hughes' future, believing he could become a dominant closer.

Great column by Bob Klapisch.

Hughes Has Become the 8th Wonder

[dbackjon]

So he will blow a future World Series Game 7 against the Dbacks?

[JoltinJoe]

So he will blow a future World Series Game 7 against the Dbacks?

Doubtful, now that we have PED testing.

[dbackjon]

So he will blow a future World Series Game 7 against the Dbacks?

Doubtful, now that we have PED testing.

Yes because Womack clearly was on PED when he got the game tying double.

[AZGrizFan]

Doubtful, now that we have PED testing.

Yes because Womack clearly was on PED when he got the game tying double.

And Gracie's only PED's were Camel Filtered....

[JoltinJoe]

Fair enough, guys.

What do you think of the Dbacks' playoff chances this year?

[dbackjon]

Fair enough, guys.

What do you think of the Dbacks' playoff chances this year?

We won't lose a game

[JoltinJoe]

Fair enough, guys.

What do you think of the Dbacks' playoff chances this year?

We won't lose a game

Now that's a great reply!

[AZGrizFan]

We won't lose a game

Now that's a great reply!

He's a goddamned genius, Gump!