'Laid-back' Hughes prepared for big stage

NEW YORK — At 19, Phil Hughes showed up at Double-A Trenton for the first time, and more due to his demeanor than his fastball, dazzled pitching coach Dave Eiland. “He was mature beyond his years,” Eiland said. At 20, Hughes cracked the big leagues for the first time, and in firing 6 1/3 no-hit … Continue reading 'Laid-back' Hughes prepared for big stage