The Yankees have saved Hughes from further embarrasment by putting him on the DL. His psyche had obviously been damaged, because he was making ridiculous excuses for his lack of performance. He can't see at night games? They didn't just demote him as that might have been a blow to his self esteem. By putting him on the DL, they remove him from the rotation, and he can rehab himself in the minors. Kennedy will be the next DL casualty.