Hughes out at least 4 weeks with rib stress fracture

Phil Hughes someday may turn into the kind of pitcher who will justify Brian Cashman's faith in turning down the Johan Santana trade. That day, however, will have to wait - perhaps until after the All-Star break, at the very least.

That's how long Hughes could be out with a stress fracture of a rib on his right side, an injury that was discovered yesterday. Cashman made the surprising announcement in the dugout before the Yankees played the Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Continue