AAA Playoffs

A few of you may know we advanced past Pawtucket in the first round of the International League playoffs and will kick off the Championship round tonight against Durham. We have a great team and hopefully we can win this whole thing. A lot of great pitching match ups in each game. You should really check it out if you get a chance. I'm also heading to the Arizona Fall League when the season is over to get some more innings in. I'm really excited to work on some things and get my innings count up for this year. Lastly, The Office 1 hour season premiere, Sep. 25th. Can't Wait!

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jobaxphilxian said September 09, 2008

yay!!!! omg first comment =) haha i am soo happy for you phil! we really need you back =\ last night we got squashed in Anaheim...things are getting so crazy without you! you need to come back like ASAP =)

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Jeter4Me said September 09, 2008

Best of luck to you and the rest of the SWB Yanks, Phil!
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acepoint41 said September 09, 2008

it sucks that you had that one bad start bc if you could have pitched for the yanks the way you pitched against Colon, we would have been in much better shape last night!

Season Premier is going to be great!!
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cincysportsart said September 09, 2008

Quite the outing you had last night Phil -- keep up the great work! And tell your position players to have fun trying to get much going off David Price tonight! haha Best of luck the rest of the playoffs, and in the Fall League!
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Tigercat212 said September 09, 2008

Hey Phil. Thanks for the update? Are you going to be in the Bronx this season? Also, are you going to start contests again?
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norcross77 said September 09, 2008

Please be ready for 2009, the Yanks need to get back to the playoffs. Missing it this year really sucks.
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duncfan17 said September 09, 2008

Amazing game on Sunday Phil! 11 strikeouts...awesome! And Shelley's homer was great!
Good luck in the Championships!

Oh, and can't wait for the office to start again...my thursday nights have been so dull without the show!! :)
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Kennedyhughes said September 09, 2008

Phil We miss you in the bronx, well right now Anaheim. Good luck in the AAA playoffs

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9nine9 said September 09, 2008

At least the Yankees finished ahead of the Red Sox SOMEWHERE.
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Ishmael430 said September 09, 2008

You were such a beast against Pawtucket!!! I can't wait til next year when you can bring the rain in the new stadium!
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hjames34 said September 09, 2008

You owned Pawtucket last night. Great job. Although I wish the Yankees had of brought you up earlier so you could have done that in the majors. But I hope you do great in Arizona. Get that innings count up so you can beast next year!
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yankeegirl34 said September 09, 2008

Hey Phil! Good luck in the championship series. I hope I can go! And I'm pumped for The Office =D post again soon!! =)
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IVSPORT said September 09, 2008

I feel for you regarding the injury but you were definitely needed this season in the bigs, not pitching in a minor league playoff game. It's a shame you had a setback because the Yanks should never have let Pavano take the mound again and if you were healthy and given a shot, who knows what sort of jolt you would have provided the team and what sort of comeback the Yanks could have started in September.
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meatncheese said September 09, 2008

What is this talk of "fall ball" in AZ? Exactly how much of October does this take up? ;0) Rock some socks in the AAA playoffs. We all know you can... redbull is the key. Catch you on the flip side CH......
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clh19yankees said September 09, 2008

Good luck in the playoffs, it's great that both AAA & AA Trenton are in the championship. Have a great fall in Arizona and we can't wait til your back in the Bronx.
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akeane said September 09, 2008

Phil, keep it up..
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mbk3442 said September 09, 2008

Congrats on making the finals. You pitched unbelievable last night. Good luck in the finals.
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yankeeschick said September 09, 2008

Best of luck in the playoffs. Maybe one or two of the Yankee teams could win a Championship!
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goodbyetonight said September 09, 2008

Great job Phil! It's nice to see you guys make us proud, unlike a certain big league team.
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Shanny14fan said September 09, 2008

Best of luck to you guys Phil!!!!!!
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cubfan531 said September 09, 2008

I hope you get to face David Price. That'd be a great matchup... could be a rivalry for the next decade and a half...
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yankeesgirl08 said September 09, 2008

Good luck in the playoffs I'm sure you will have no problems. The Staten Island Yankees just beat my town's team in the playoffs. There is a ton of great talent in the minors. In all fairness though it isn't like you will be in the minors for all that long the Yankees will need your arm next season.

Jillian
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yanks26ngoin said September 09, 2008

Phil, congratulations on advancing, and your dominant performance the other night. I cant wait to see you back in the pinstripes!
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mysportsrumors said September 09, 2008

Keep working Phil, can't wait to see you back in the bigs next season.
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CABON9 said September 10, 2008

Great to hear that things are well with you. The farm is stacked, so we should fare pretty good in the playoffs. Good to hear that you will be playing fall ball in AZ. Good luck and keep in touch!!
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mgb1211 said September 09, 2008

Guess you won't be wasting your arm on a team that hasn't shown life since july. I understand why you need innings. The Yankees are making me depressed so I was looking for excitement of you returning. At least the minor league affiliate will win a championship.
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NNYyanksfan said September 10, 2008

All the best to you, Ian, Shelley and Melky. Hope to see you all back in the bigs.
Thanks for the update.
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NYMetsGirl said September 10, 2008

YAY for making the playoffs! It is nice to know that you are going to get more chances to pitch in the fall league. I'll follow you all the way!
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- NYMetsGirl replied September 10, 2008
  
  I mean the stats/starts. Not in a creepy stalker kind of way!
seriousripper said September 10, 2008

Phil, your performance last week vs. Bartolo Colon was absolutely impressive.
It's great to see that you're healthy, and I'm sure this experience is going to help you for next year when you're with the big-league club- you have a great attitude and it will surely pay dividends for you down the road.
I look forward to seeing you contribute next year and dominate big-league hitters like you did in 2007!
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zellyanks91 said September 10, 2008

Nice job of late. Especially in your last start. Good luck in the playoffs. Looking forward to see you in the AFL. Phil..check this out. Remember me? haha. Kevin

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jobaxphilxian said September 11, 2008

hey phil! my congratulations to the scranton team - especially you and ian . i heard the two of you pitched KILLER outings & you guys really were fascinating. i had a friend that went to one of the games and said that you guys were absolutely amazing. congratulations again, and i hope that this isn't the last time that i'm hearing about you and ian this season =)
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brook07 said September 11, 2008

Hi Phil,

Good Luck!!! The rest of the way... I hope to see you next year in the new stadium!!!! All the best!!!!!
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alex4yanks said September 11, 2008

PHIL!!!!! finally you post here, dude good luck tomorrow ill be watching
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duncfan17 said September 12, 2008

Good luck tonight Phil!!!!! :)
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zellyanks91 said September 12, 2008

Phil Hughes will be pitching tonight for the Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees. Phil dominated in his last start, and the team will try to claim the International League title against Wade Davis and the Bulls. Scranton is currently winning the series 2-1, and will look to lock it all up tonight. Hoping for another great outing by him tonight. Good luck Mr. Hughes!

Pitching Matchup:
P. Hughes (0-0, 0.00) vs W. Davis (1-0, 1.50)

Kevin

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baseballfan1 said September 12, 2008

Phl you have been pitching good lateley but i think you should change your mechanics a little bit and put less stress on your shoulder and use your legs more which will have u throwing 95 but more importantly you willl put less stress on your shoulder
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- jsilver replied September 14, 2008
  
  Leave the coaching to the pros.
zellyanks91 said September 12, 2008

You were brilliant once again. Phil's Line: 5IP 4H 1R 1ER 4BB 12K. Nice job.

Kevin
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diamond23dust said September 12, 2008

CONGRATS to the SWB Yankees on their championship title!!!!
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brian1 said September 12, 2008

Congrats to you and the team. Good luck in Oklahoma City
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diamond23dust said September 13, 2008

Hey Phil,
I heard you got the call to the big leagues after last night's game....great news!!
You've definitely shown you're ready and we've really missed you in NY.
Congrats :-)
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yanks4ever13 said September 13, 2008

Congrats on helping the team to a title. It must have been nice having your team score 20 runs. And I see that you've been called up. I'm glad... they need a jolt of energy up in the bigs right about now. Keep it cool!
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Starlight23 said September 13, 2008

Congratulations on the Governors' Cup and being called up! Can't wait to see you pitching for NY again!

~ Stacey
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yankeeschick said September 13, 2008

Congrats on pitching the clinching game of the Governors' Cup. Heard you got the call. Hope you got to party a little bit.
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zellyanks91 said September 13, 2008

Congrats on getting the call up. You earned it.

Kevin
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duncfan17 said September 13, 2008

Can't wait to see you pitching back in New York Phil!! Good luck!! :)
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jobaxphilxian said September 13, 2008

hi again phil!
omg i am soooo happy to hear that you rejoined the yankees on september 13th!!!!!!! i was listening to the pregame on that day and i heard the reporter say that David came up from AAA with you!!! i was soo happy because we all know that we totally need you back =) i'm just really happy you were called up. congratulations and WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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me31blog said September 13, 2008

Yes your back. I knew you would be back. Congratulations Phil and great job leading those guys to a AAA championship with your 12 strikeout performance. Just wanted to show some love glad your back phil best of luck. Go Yankees!!!!!!!!!!!!
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melkyway28 said September 13, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS PHIL!!!! I'm so happy your back!! I was so excited when I heard that you and David Robertson got called up on the pregame show. Well, Good Luck and I'm glad your your back!!
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RichinNJ said September 13, 2008

Congrats on getting called up, Phil.
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boframe said September 13, 2008

phil, good luck in NY!
you have to get metallica's new album, it's so good!
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melkyway28 said September 14, 2008

su es la buena suerte impresonantei en Nueve York!! I said you are awesome good luck in New York Phil!!! We all love you :) Go Yankees!!!!!!!!!!
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sunny1208 said September 13, 2008

Congrats on your great performance and coming back to New York.
Good luck in the big league !. :)
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Staceyx3nyy said September 13, 2008

Hey Phil, I'll be at the game on Wednesday.
I'm going to be seeing you pitch for the first time!
Good luck and make it a good one!! Seee ya there
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Becky1206 said September 13, 2008

Congratulations Phil and all of the Scranton team! Welcome back to the big show.
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yankeeschick said September 14, 2008

Congrats on getting the start on Wednesday. Good luck!!
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NYMetsGirl said September 14, 2008

I can't wait to watch the game on Wednesday. I'll be able to watch you and hide from the Mets bullpen.
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Ishmael430 said September 15, 2008

Phil, what number are you coming back with on Wednesday? I'm so psyched!
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Arkeytec said September 15, 2008

Congrats on winning the Governers Cup!! I'm a little behind but I just read on yankees.com that you will be making the start on Wednesday night and I wanted to say that's awesome!!! Good Luck!!!

So what made you take back 65??
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alexjunior said September 16, 2008

can't wait for Wednesday.....although for some reason, on tuesdays game pitching for the w/ sox is some kid named Gavin Floyd. He kind of reminds me of Phil...
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KMCarr said September 16, 2008

Just saw you on MY9 congratulating Jeter on the sacrifice bunt, and was really excited to see you wearing the glasses. Can't wait to watch you play tomorrow night!
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SusanA said September 17, 2008

Good luck tonight.
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NNYyanksfan said September 17, 2008

good luck tonight :)
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NYY80401 said September 17, 2008

Noticed from your playlists you enjoy, among others, "crunchy" type guitar rock - check out Tesla, old or new: same "crunchy" style guitar rock.
In your opinion - do you think a full year in the minors, 2009, would be helpful to you in the long run or do you believe you can learn as you go in the majors?
Also, who do you, if anyone, did or do you lean on most about how to deal with the NY press?
Good luck on the start tonight.
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zellyanks91 said September 17, 2008

Good Luck tonight! Kevin
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mgb1211 said September 17, 2008

Your wear 65 again, I guess money was wasted buying the 34 jersey.
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lakerfan030 said September 17, 2008

Lets go HIUGHES
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zellyanks91 said September 17, 2008

Nicely done. You got in trouble int he first..throwing 33 pitches, but you really battled. 4IP 4H 1R 1ER 2BB 4K. Phil finished with an 89 pitch count. I'll take a start like that any day. Kevin
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upupaway said September 17, 2008

Not bad tonight Phil, kept it close and grinded. Good job and much luck to you in the future!
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Drewnasty65 said September 18, 2008

i was at the game last night and you pitched great! the glasses looked sick
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Wh1tman said September 18, 2008

Great Job last night Phil, It's good to have ya back, keep up the good work
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bigrichard54 said September 18, 2008

Phil, greetings from Charleston SC - I have been scanning Yankees box scores and finally saw you played yesterday Sept 17 for four innings and did well. Did not realize you had a blog and don't know if you actually read all the comments, but please know we were delighted to get to see you with our RiverDogs this year and even more delighted you are back where you belong in the Majors! Keep up your efforts and the rewards will come.
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yankees34 said September 18, 2008

I was working last night but I had espn up so that I could track how you were doing. I was really happy for you that you were able to come back and make a good start. Continue to work hard like we all know you always do and next season will be great! Enjoy the last game on sunday. I wish I could be there for that it is going to be amazing!
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89MPH_FASTBALL said September 18, 2008

A "FUTURE ACE" GOING 4 INNINGS....
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Kennedyhughes said September 19, 2008

not bad for your first time mack in majors

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Kennedyhughes said September 19, 2008

I miss Yankee Stadium already!!!
I'm excited though, since i'm going to the second to last game at Yankee stadium

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jobaxphilxian said September 20, 2008

phil!!!!!!!!!!!
sorry i didn't comment earlier and this is kind of a delayed reaction lol but you were excellent during your most recent start. it was as if you had been pitching in the majors all along, and you never got injured. but we all knew all along that you would do great like that - we all have faith in you!!!!!!!!!!!!
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yankees34 said September 22, 2008

hi phil!!
I watched all the ceremonies yesterday during the final day at the stadium and I saw you on television standing next to Joba while they were introducing all the retired players. How was it to be with them, in the locker room and the dugout and on the field it had to be amazing standing so close to so many yankee legends. I got the oppurtunity to meet Yogi Berra and Don Larsen it was an amazing experience. How was it for you it had to be amazing?!
Rita
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RammKnight26 said September 23, 2008

Phil, GOOD LUCK your neck start! No playoffs this year, but we can still remind the Jays and the Sox who's king :)
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iheartny22 said September 24, 2008

Hey Phil! Good luck on your start tonight. I hope you can end on a good note on what must have been a very difficult year. I'm getting very excited about the '09 Yankees already. With you, Coke, Ransom, Joba and Gardner it's hard not to get excited about what this team can be in the future. Anyways, take care of yourself buddy. Take care:)
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fabolouzcass said September 24, 2008

the only thing keeping me happy after this elimination is that you're pitching tonight... i wish you the best of luck and know how great you'll do... btw you looked super handsome on sunday at the game - keepup the good work <3
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duncfan17 said September 24, 2008

Good luck tonight Phil!!!
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zellyanks91 said September 24, 2008

Good luck tonight. End the season on a high note. Kevin
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Starlight23 said September 24, 2008

Good job tonight Phil!
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diamond23dust said September 24, 2008

Great start! Your stuff looked really, really good. =0)
All that's left for Yankees fans is hope that next year will be better....and we saw some reasons to believe that tonight (and in the past week as well)
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phil65hughes said September 24, 2008

phil. great start(s)... the only jersey i have is a 65 authentic. your my favorite player and these performances are proving to all my friends how nasty you are. your curve tonight was the best breaking ball ive seen since barry zito in his early oakland days. Keep up the good work and have a great 09
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NNYyanksfan said September 25, 2008

great way to end the season, good luck in AZ :)
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seriousripper said September 25, 2008

Phil, amazing job out there last night- it was truly awesome to see you pitch 8 full innings and dominate the Jays like you did. If only they could have scored more than 2 runs for you, you'd have a big W...but hey- you still have that postseason W from last year on your resume! You have a really bright future ahead of you- keep working hard and your tough luck will be but a thing of the past!
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Jdjrtoby said September 25, 2008

phil!
Wicked curve against Toronto!!
Bravo!!!!!
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Wh1tman said September 25, 2008

Hey Phil! Great job last night!
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zellyanks91 said September 25, 2008

That was Phil's best start as a Yankee. He did great, even though he didn't pick up the win. 8IP 5H 2R 2ER 0BB 6K. All 6 K's were on his nasty curve. What a way to end the season.

Kevin
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alex4yanks said September 25, 2008

great start last night Phil.. you're curve was described as better than a great major league breaking ball.. by the YES announcers. that's quite the compliment

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azyankees20 said September 26, 2008

Hey Phil,
Do you know what dates you are going to be pitching in the AZ Fall League? I would really like to come see you!
-Steph
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nyyankiesr1 said September 26, 2008

hows freakin awesome was the office last night, with fainting and dwight leaving nancy and making her walk for 5 miles haha great show

PHIL, UPDATE THE BLOG!
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melkyway28 said September 26, 2008

Hey Phil sorry you and your team didnt make the playoffs dont worry you will next year!! Love ya just checking in!!
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melkyway28 said September 27, 2008

Phil what r u up to?? Please let us know!! :)
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Kennedyhughes said September 28, 2008

yah seriously, you haven't written in like forever.

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yankeegray2 said September 27, 2008

AWESOME, Phil, Scranton Yankee season ticket holder and you made it proud here in Scranton and for the Yankees. Wish you the best with NEW YORK, you deserve a starting role up there. Oh, and thanks for the awesome autograph from behind home plate when I had to sneak down in between innnings so usher wouldn't chase me,lol!!!!!!!!! Best to you and see you in NEW YORK next year.
Jack
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fitzieftz said September 27, 2008

Hey Phil,
Nice game last time out against Toronto that was the best I've seen you throw this year. And just to be funny you can tell Joba this that I sent him some mail during last years playoffs with some pictures (one of me baseball cards from Brunswick Little League and one of his baseball cards in AAA)and a page of writing and I don't think he sent me anything back. And just to end it sorry that you couldn't pitch alot this year because of that injury.But I hope you can come back next year and bring number 27 back to New York(the Bronx that is) LOL Ok so thanks for another great year Phil if you want to email me my email is fitzieftz@aim.com Thanks. (Liam Fitzgerald, 10 years old Troy NY)
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yanksrule42 said September 27, 2008

hope 2 c u in the majors next year cause the yanks need help with the pitching. hopefuly the trio(you joba and ian will all b in the rotation.
Matt Klampert
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generationtrey said September 28, 2008

Phil,
I'm happy that you won down there. However, the teams that counts is not even in the running. Look at it like this we didnt trade you for Johan because we love/trust you. And we need you. Btw dont tell everyone your going to fall league, Hank might not allow that. We need you next year to stay healthy, and pitch like you did in Toronto. Eight innigs no runs five hits! Thats amazing. The new stadium is going to be a blast. We cant wait for it. And you and Joba (well Ian stinks). Maybe CC and AJ. And maybe we wont need so many doctors next year.
Lets Go Yankees,
David
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- LearnSomething replied September 29, 2008
  
  First of all, Hank really isn't in charge, he just gives the sound bytes for the media, while Hal and Cash have their meetings... Which Hank doesn't even attend anymore.
  Hughes didn't decide he was going to the Arizona Fall League. The organization decided that.
Evil_Monkey35 said September 26, 2008

Great job in Toronto Phil. Good to see you finish the season strong. Good luck in the Arizona Fall League. Keep us updated.
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Evil_Monkey35 said September 26, 2008

Good job in Toronto Phil. I'm glad you finished the season strong. Good luck in the Arizona Fall League. Keep us updated.
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bronxbombers2 said September 26, 2008

hey Phil, first time reader and I'm really excited to hear your perspective on everything.
i think it's awesome that you like Anberlin! i can't wait for their new album coming out on Tuesday.
have a great fall league, and hopefully you and the Yanks can return to glory in '09!
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BigL99964 said September 26, 2008

Hey Phil, Dominant Stuff vs. the Jays. NASTY CURVE. Hope to see you back in the rotation next year.
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nyyankiesr1 said September 26, 2008

thought you might appreciate this for all your hard work

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yankeesallday2 said September 26, 2008

hey phil great start against Toronto.But i was wondering if i can get ur Gamertag For Xboxlive maybe we can play some time :)
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Jenn_Yanks20 said September 28, 2008

Hi Phil,
Congrats on the SWB Yanks title, though it was nice to see you back with the Big Yankees. I saw you are a Breaking Ben fan. I was wondering if you knew they were from the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre area. One of them actually lives down the street from me. Anyway, good luck in the Arizona league and I will see you at Spring Training.
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