Hughes is getting a real shock. Ever since he got rocked in Spring Training, I've really kind of questioned whether he has the tools. He's burned up A and AA, but I think he's got a rude awakening in AAA. I'm hoping to see him when Scranton-Wilkes Barre comes to play the Buffalo Bisons this summer. I'll give you my personal scouting report.
But yeah, its good to have a wealth of pitching talent prospects...and it doesn't hurt to maybe sign Johan Santana, either.
I have an office 5 minutes from the Scranton/WB stadium (the area where I was born and raised). My scouting report on Hughes:
He may not be tearinfg up the International League hitters, but he's going through cocktail waitresses like nobody's business.
Actually, I think the kid is keeping a low profile.