Phil Hughes/Ian Kennedy

YANKS4LIFE · 08-22-2008, 10:52 PM

I see Scranton next weekend and was wondering if these guys will still be there by then?

Also are these guys legit,I was thinking of getting some 8X10's signed but don't want them to sit and collect dust next to my pile of Eric Duncan photos.Also how about Mark Melancon I've heard good things about him is he worth a few ROMLB's?

dabigticket · 08-22-2008, 11:11 PM

Both Hughes and Kennedy should still be there, Hughes probably wouldn't have been, but he got roughed up in Lehigh Valley last weekend and that probably set him back, prior to that he was blowing through his rehab stint. Hughes has a better chance of making something of himself than Kennedy but it is way to early to write either of these guys off. Kennedy at best will be a decent bottom of the rotation pitcher at the 4 or 5 slot, Hughes I see topping out as a solid #2 starter. I wouldn't ball Melancon, I've seen him pitch 3x in person this year and he has been alright. Though I will say his 2 seamer is pretty nice, harding sinking with some bite to it and touches 93 consistently with it, his curveball is solid but he needs to control it better. Melancon has potential and could be a decent bullpen arm for the Yanks but nothing to special.

sprtsstar4ever · 08-22-2008, 11:24 PM

Hughes I still believe is gonna be good. Kennedy I have never believed to be a starter. He just doesn't have the stuff. Melancon is gonna be a good reliever.