And this Weeks Minky Award Winner is....

Originally, this weeks Minky was going to go to the Yankees offense. However, over the past 4 games, the offense has exhibited a faint pulse. Unfortunately, the ability to drive in runs when runs are most needed, aka - anytime last night (I'm talking to you Damon, Mr. 2 on, no out, down by 3, hitting into a double play - son of a sasquatch), has yet to be seen.
With the offense coming around, it was clear that there was another deserving recipient of the Minky. The award goes to Phil "Youngblood" Hughes. Admittedly, this is the toughest Minky we've had to give out. Initially, I only envisioned Minkys going to the obvious targets, however, it is painfully clear that Hughes plain stunk this week.

Hughes made 2 starts, lasted 3 and 2 innings, gave up 10 runs, 12 hits and 5 walks - that is just garbage. Hughes is young, 21 years old, and most likely has a long bright future ahead of him. Yet for him to reach his considerable potential, he must develop another pitch. Against the Royals and Boston, it was fastball, fastball, curve - he needs to mix in that change up we've heard about if for nothing else than to keep the batters off balance. Major league hitters are simply too good to go after with 2 pitches. The good news is Hughes youth, he is just as likely to reel off 3 shutouts in a row as he is to continue to stink. Therefore, this Minky is intended as a wake up call to Hughes- hopefully he will never receive the golden turd again.