Say it Ain't so Phil!

Phil Hughes threw 20 pitches in a bullpen session today and ended the session after a little more than 10 pitches. Hughes was supposed to be on schedule for a rehab start later this week but I doubt that will be happening now. The problem? According to YES Network reports, Phil said his arm felt like it had "a lot of deadness." No pain, just didn't feel like the results were matching the effort.

What does this mean? Right now it seems like it is uncharted territory for both coaches and player. I can't imagine Phil Hughes is feeling good and confident right now since this "dead arm" seems to have no rhyme or reason. Now, Hughes will be off to the doctor in the hopes that he can get an explanation for the disappearance of his fastball.

I don't recall there ever being an example of someone just losing their fastball at such a young age. Could it be injury? Fatigue? That is unknown at this point. Hopefully Phil gets an answer soon and is able to rediscover his fastball.