Courtesy of Larry Stone:
Ryan Rowland-Smith will take Felix's slot on Sunday starting the final game of the season. That seems rather fitting. I bet it will feature a Jamey Wright appearance too. That's how 2010 should end.
Who it will not feature is either Russell Branyan or David Aardsma. Aardsma's oblique will keep him out the remainder of the year which is more ominous sounding than really warrants with three games remaining.
Branyan sees a second consecutive Mariner season end with a back injury. He's already missed two weeks with it so after two possible Septembers with Seattle, Branyan will have accumulated a total of 14 games played.
[UPDATE]: Clay Buchholz will not make his final start either, meaning Felix will end the year with the lowest ERA in the AL. Which is good both for Felix and for some lasting integrity to ERA since Buchholz has actually barely been above average this season. He has a 2.33 ERA and a 4.21 xFIP. Felix's xFIP is nearly a full run lower at 3.26.
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Geoff Baker:
Well, that’s the end of Felix Hernandez for 2010. And he seems to be going along with it, which will spare us the sight of him defiantly trudging out to the mound Sunday with Jack Zduriencik clinging to one leg and Chuck Armstrong the other.
msb - October 1, 2010
Going from starting a 6.4 win pitcher to starting a -1.5 win pitcher
Mariners: “To the fans! We say….THANKS!”
ThundaPC - October 1, 2010
/deletes own ERA title fanshot
For what it’s worth, when examining the difference between Felix’s own ERA and FIP/xFIP, it’s important to give him credit for pitching better with men on base.
Jeff Sullivan - October 1, 2010
Often it's smart to pace yourself with the bases empty and bear down with runners on base
I would not be surprised to see most good pitcher pitch well with men on
Poochie - October 2, 2010
Jered Weaver will finish with 1 more K than Felix... just give him an inning or two to get the MLB lead in that too...
Fett42 - October 1, 2010
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