2004 Topps Traded and Rookies Phil Hughes

This 2004 Topps Traded and Rookies Phil Hughes rookie card is the first card of one of the most promising young pitchers in the game today. A fairly affordable rookie card, this Topps card is a great target for any New York Yankees collector. If Hughes has some postseason success, this card is likely to increase in value. Despite seemingly being just a trading chip for years, the Yankees stuck with Hughes and he has proven that he is a major league capable starting pitcher and should be for years to come. The Yankees 2004 first round draft pick, Phil Hughes will have no shortage of an opportunity for stardom as he will probably remain on the most popular team in baseball for the foreseeable future.