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After the Seattle Mariners disputed a report last week, the team announced on Tuesday that they have locked up right handed pitcher Felix Hernandez to a long-term contract extension making him the highest paid pitcher in baseball history.  Hernandez and the M’s agreed to a seven-year, $175 million extension, according to ESPN.com, and will ensure that Hernandez spends the majority ... Read More »

As the Seattle Mariners explore potentially making Felix Hernandez the highest paid pitcher in Major League Baseball history, new questions have arisen regarding the health of his troubled right arm.  According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, there is growing concern over the health of his pitching elbow, which in turn, has slowed down the process of completing a contract extension. ... Read More »

Not only is Felix Hernandez without a contract despite reports to the contrary, the Marines’ ace will likely not play in the World Baseball Classic because of it.  The Mariners denied vehemently that an alleged seven-year, $175 million contract was agreed upon between the team and Hernandez, making it clear that no formal negotiations had taken place. According to ESPN.com, ... Read More »

Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to terms on a $175 million, seven-year contract that will make him the highest-paid pitcher in major-league history, according to USA Today Sports. Hernandez, the 2010 AL MVP, is in the prime of his career and one of baseball’s elite hurlers. As such, the New York Yankees were among the teams constantly ... Read More »

The Seattle Mariners are in the midst of talks with ace Felix Hernandez with respect to a deal that could be worth as much as $100 million for four years, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.  The sources go on to say that the talks have not reached the serious stage, and that the discussion has been labeled as ... Read More »