Man, do I love the LoHud Yankees blog. Pete A. is a good guy and there's basically up to the minute notes on the major Yankees news. There's also little things like how each pitcher did when going through batting practice. The one that is bound to get Yanks fans salivating? Phil Hughes of course.

Phil Hughes (34 pitches, faced Giambi, Chavez, Pratt, Matsui): Phil Franchise threw only half his pitches for strikes by my count. But eight of the strikes were fouled off and only two were put in play. The rest were unhittable. Chavez and Pratt had what looked like singles. As “Ain’t No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera played, Hughes showed a ridiculous curveball and the ability to spot his fastball inside or outside. “You almost never see that at this stage of the spring,” said Ben Davis, who caught him. “He has filthy stuff,” Giambi said. Matsui took the worst swing you’ll ever see him take at a Hughes fastball.

I know that I got a little bold happy there...and yes, I know that these guys are rusty and probably seeing this kid for the first time...but still, it is nice to be this excited about a prospect, no? Hit up the link to see how everyone else (Wang, Pettitte, Mussina, Igawa, Pavano and Sanchez) did.