Ex-M's ace Félix Hernández has minor league deal with Braves
Commentary: A thank you – and apology – to “The King,” Felix Hernandez
Yes, Thursday night was emotional. It was special. It was memorable. Watching Felix take the mound one last time, seeing his affection for this city, his genuine love for the fans and that incredible reciprocation back - was one last reminder: Felix has been (and is) an extraordinary sports figure who will be forever loved in this city.
SEATTLE - Longtime Seattle Mariners ace Félix Hernández has reached a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves that includes an invite to big league spring training.
The right-hander would get a $1 million, one-year contract if added to Atlanta's 40-man roster. Hernández turns 34 in April and is coming off his worst season in the majors.
King Felix went 1-8 with a 6.40 ERA in 15 starts for the Mariners and lost his place in the rotation. Hernández was among the best pitchers in the majors for more than a decade, earning six All-Star selections and the 2010 AL Cy Young Award.