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Felix Hernandez’s Velocity

Found February 19, 2013 on Fangraphs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Felix Hernandez,  Bert Blyleven,  Fernando Valenzuela,  Dwight Gooden,  Milt Pappas,  Adam Wainwright,  Hiroki Kuroda,  Derek Holland
TEAMS: Seattle Mariners,  St. Louis Cardinals,  New York Yankees,  Texas Rangers
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Last week, the Seattle Mariners inked their ace, Felix Hernandez, to a $175 million extension for the next seven years. The dominating righty will be entering his age-27 season this year, meaning the contract will through his age-33 season. That is, unless, he injures his right elbow. Embedded w...
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