Where does Phil Hughes or Ian Kennedy fit into the Yankee rotation plans?
IMWT: Hughes and Kennedy will be in the exact opposite situation they were in this time last season. Instead of being counted on at the major league level, they’ll be headed to AAA out of spring training, unless there’s some kind of injury. There are really no expectations on either of them. Personally, I think Hughes is ready; he just needs to get healthy. Ian Kennedy, on the other hand, has some growing up to do, which I hope he can do at AAA. When all is said and done, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Phil Hughes make anywhere from 10-20 starts for the Yanks. C70: After the spending spree, is anything less than a title a failure in the eyes of most Yankee fans? IMWT: Simply put, yes. C70: What are your thoughts about leaving old Yankee Stadium and moving into the new one? IMWT: I’ve always cared more about people and events than places. I’ll never forget the first time I went to a game at the old Yankee Stadium, but honestly, I’d go watch them play in a sandlot. As long as the best pl