Joe Girardi worried about Phil Hughes

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    The New York Yankees hope that one of the most burning questions surrounding the team -- "What is wrong with Phil Hughes?" -- will be answered early next week.

    Hughes will be examined in St. Louis on Monday by specialist Dr. William Thompson in an effort to determine the cause of his season-long decrease in velocity.

    The Yankees believe Hughes may be affected by thoratic outlet syndrome (TOS) and Thomspon is considered an expert on the condition, which affects circulation.

    Manager Joe Girardi said on Sunday that he is concerned about what the tests may reveal.

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