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Phil Hughes Remains in New York Yankees’ Rotation, David Phelps to the Bullpen

Hughes was just about on the edge of being removed from the New York Yankees' starting rotation upon the return of Andy Pettitte tomorrow, but after a great start against the Seattle Mariners, Hughes will keep his spot.

Against Seattle, Hughes went 7.2 innings, allowing one run on six hits with four strikeouts and left two runners on in the eighth after being relieved by Boone Logan.

The 25-year-old threw 112 pitches on the afternoon, and it was clear manager Joe Girardi was trying to help Hughes build some confidence with his longest start of the 2012 season. It was clearly his best start of the season.

This was Hughes' second straight solid start and while both were against the likes of the Kansas City Royals ...

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