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Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees have agreed to terms with pitcher Phil Hughes on a one-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration.

Hughes made 32 starts for the Bronx Bombers last season, compiling a 16-13 record with a 4.23 earned run average.

The 23rd overall pick in the 2004 amateur draft, Hughes has spent all six seasons with the Yankees, posting a 52-36 record with a 4.39 ERA in 152 games (103 starts).

01/16 17:45:31 ET