Hughes pitched the Thunder to a win last night but didn't perform exceptionally well, going 6 innings while giving up 5 hits and 3 earned runs. He walked 2 and struck out 5. He's still learning as he goes and I'm generally happy with the slow and steady way that the Yankees have treated him so far.

Also, if you want to see the kid sit down and be interviewed, there's a link up at the MiLB site (in the videos section). I was interested to see how he comes across to the media and I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. While young, he certainly seems to be poised, focused on pitching and intelligent. I especially liked his answer to the point that a lot of Yankees (including Joe Torre) have said that he has the goods, "They're great compliments. It feels good to hear those things but at the same time, I've done nothing at the major-league level."

Also, Sheffield is back and will be in the line-up tonight if his left wrist continues to show no ill effects. Of note in the article is that Sheffield recieved something other than cortisone to reduce the swelling in his wrist. Finally, if you'd like to see how Sheff looked in his rehab start last night, David Pinto over at Baseball Musings has the video.