Barring a miracle, Seven-Inning Felix (18-9) will not win 20 games this season. He has never won 20 games in his 11 Major League seasons. In my judgment, that prevents him from being considered a great pitcher. Yesterday, in Anaheim, he made it through only six innings (throwing 98 pitches). Before he left the game (what are they saving him for?), he gave up the tying run, which ensured that he would not get the victory. His team eventually lost, 3-2. The Seattle Mariners are in fourth place in the five-team American League West. Seven-Inning Felix has never appeared in a playoff game. This is another reason why he cannot be considered a great pitcher. Great pitchers lead their teams to victory. Seven-Inning Felix just shows up every fifth day, throws 100 pitches, and takes a shower. What a dud. I can't believe Seattle fans haven't rebelled against him by now. He earns $24,857,000 per year and they get nothing to show for it. Nothing.
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