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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez isn't the player he once was. With this offense, that's just fine.

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It's no secret that Felix Hernandez is no longer the player he used to be.

Once Seattle's go-to ace pitcher, the right-hander flummoxed opposing batters for years, dealing the first perfect game in Mariners history along the way. But as the team began to slip last season, Hernandez started sliding as well. He started the year 10-8, only to win just one of his last 11 starts. He posted a 5.55 ERA for the season – the worst mark of his career by a whole run.