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With the Mariners officially eliminated from playoff contention, their focus can finally turn to 2018. And yet both Felix Hernandez and James Paxton will continue to receive starts this final week of the season. Any lingering fears about reinjuring their two most valuable starting pitchers in a meaningless series against the A’s are being overlooked. With Andrew Moore and Marco Gonzales slated to anchor their depth next year, it would be nice to see the Mariners to give them each one more start this year.