New York Yankees starter Phil Hughes is currently hanging out on the disabled list with a perplexing lack of velocity. The Yankees have referred to the problem as "dead arm" and Hughes says he hasn't been feeling any unusual discomfort, but on Tuesday, the team finally had him undergo some tests to check for an injury. From the Star-Ledger:
Phil Hughes Checked For Injury During Battery Of Tests
Hughes undewent four hours worth of tests: 2 MRIs, vascular exam. Results haven't been reviewed yet. Seeing doc tonight. More tests tom.
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Again, no results on Hughes' tests yet, but it appears Yanks are checking for everything.
The Yankees will leave no stone unturned as they search for the miles per hour and control that Hughes has had go missing. Based on the lack of pain, an injury seems unlikely, but the statistical symptoms are definitely there, so there’s no harm in looking, just to be sure.
While no results have yet been determined, I honestly wonder what the Yankees might be hoping for. An injury would be bad, but it would at least be an answer. If Hughes’ arm is in good condition, but it still can’t throw like it used to, then this whole thing will remain a mystery.
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