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Yankees Play Guessing Game When It Comes to Phil Hughes

class="ui-droppable">Following another disappointing performance by 27-year-old hurler Phil Hughes, the New York Yankees are left wondering what pitcher they will be putting on the mound every fifth day.

After the loss to the Toronto Blue Jays where the starter yielded three earned runs and seven hits in just four and two-thirds innings, MLB.COM beat writer Bryan Hoch reported that manager Joe Girardi could only give a "lukewarm endorsement" of his pitcher.

He holds a one-year contract, and his less than stellar appearances this season could mark the end of six years in pinstripes.  The realization of this has reportedly left Hughes willing to take a bullpen role with any team that will sign him next year.

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