epa01853080 Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez delivers in fourth inning action against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, USA 08 September 2009. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws to first to catch Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar out on a bunt-attempt during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Michigan, on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. (Julian H. Gonzalez/Detroit Free Press/MCT) Photo via Newscom

Seattle Mariners starter pitcher Felix Hernandez delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, Aug,. 18, 2009, in Detroit. Ai Wire/Jorge Lemus AiWire Photo via Newscom