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SEATTLE -- Felix Hernandez is likely entering the most important offseason of his career.Hernandez is confident that King Felix can return in Seattle. But its going to require changes and work in the offseason.The Mariners know it, and from the sounds of it, so does Hernandez.We certainly need him at the top of the rotation. We need him in the rotation, preferably at the top, because he has history of doing that, Seattle manager Scott Servais said. But hes kind of at that point of the career where hes going to need to make a few adjustments to get the results that he wants.Hernandez pitched three innings on Sunday, giving up all three runs as the Oakland Athletics closed out the year with a 3-2 win over the Mariners.The short stint from Hernandez (11-8) was a combination of how he looked on the mound and the emotional toll from Saturdays loss that eliminated Seattle from playoff contention.The Mariners appeared drained after seeing their postseason hopes dashed in that extra-innings loss to the As. Hernandez (11-8) was lifted after the third inning and Guillermo Heredias two-run double in the fifth amounted to all of Seattles offense and the only real threat against Oakland starter Sean Manaea.Hernandez said he nearly left Saturday nights loss early to get prepared for Sundays finale but couldnt pull himself away from Seattles comeback effort that fell short. He was the last one to leave the dugout after watching Seattles postseason hopes crumble for another year.He wasnt the only one feeling the emotional letdown.Last night and the run that weve been on took a lot out of everybody physically and emotionally, Servais said.Hernandez closed out of the most inconsistent season of his career with a brief appearance. He was solid early in the season, but a strained calf muscle that landed him on the disabled list for nearly two months derailed finding a groove. He also fought mechanical issues and finished with a 3.82 ERA, his highest since 2007 when he was 21 and in his second full season.Hernandez lost his final three decisions of the season.I was disappointed for sure. Im the guy that always likes to throw 200 innings and pitch the most games that I can and get the most strikeouts that I can, Hernandez said. It happens. I just have to forget about this and get ready for next year.Hernandez said he intends on playing in the World Baseball Classic for Venezuela and may pick up a game or two of winter ball to help get ready for the year.Im going to go out there and show everybody that dont believe in me that Im going to be King Felix, Hernandez said.Stephen Vogt hit his 14th home run in the first inning on the only pitch that he saw from Hernandez, driving it just beyond the left-field wall. Vogt was lifted for a pinch-hitter in his next at-bat. Marcus Semien and Eric Pinder added RBI singles as Oakland made the three early runs stand up.NEAR MISSThe Mariners were in contention for the second wild card in the American League thanks to a 16-6 stretch. But hopes of playoff baseball returning to the Pacific Northwest for the first time in 15 years ended when Seattle lost 9-8 in 10 innings on Saturday.It was the second time in three years the Mariners went into the final weekend with a shot at the postseason only to fall just short.Seattle made a 10-game improvement from 2015 in Scott Servais first year as a manager at any level of baseball. Seattle was buoyed by huge years from Nelson Cruz, Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager, who combined to hit 112 home runs and drive in 307 runs in the middle of the order.FINAL IMPRESSIONManaea (7-9) threw seven innings, allowing five hits and striking out five. Since coming off the disabled list in mid-September, Manaea allowed three runs in 24 innings, striking out 20 and allowing 15 hits.Oakland finished at 69-93, a one-game improvement over a year ago.UP NEXTAthletics: Oakland opens the 2017 season on April 3 at home against the Los Angeles Angels.Mariners: Seattle opens the 2017 season on April 3 at Houston. Gord Kluzak Jersey . The Barrie Colts defenceman, who impressed many with his play for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship, is the top-ranked skater in the February rankings. He has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 45 games with the Colts this season. Cooney Weiland Jersey . Miller finished in two minutes, 6.09 seconds, one day before the first medal race on the Alpine schedule. The 36-year-old American also turned in the top time in Thursdays opening training session. https://www.cheapbruins.com/452m-cam-neely-jersey-bruins.html . 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North Melbourne greats Brent Harvey and Wayne Carey have resolved their spat that threatened to mar Saturdays major AFL milestone.Harvey will play his 427th AFL match this Saturday night, breaking the all-time record that Hawthorn legend Michael Tuck has held since 1991.Extracts from Harveys new book `Boomer were published on the weekend and he was highly critical of Carey.Harvey said on Monday he had apologised to his former captain.In the book, Harvey described Careys extra-marital affair with the wife of their then teammate Anthony Stevens as despicable.The book also alleged North paid hush money to protect Careys reputation.Carey duly hit back on radio, saying it was terribly sad that Harvey had sensationalised allegations that had never happened.He flatly denied North paid any hush money to protect him.Harvey said Carey rang him on Sunday night to sort out their differences.For me, a lot of it was rumour ... it wasnt fact, Harvey said on Monday.In hindsight, I probably shouldnt have put it in the book, but unfortunately I have.He has a lot of rumours in his life and you probably could write a whole book on the (rumours) and Wayne Carey.For me, I just want to put it on the table right now, that was rumour and innuenddo and I apologised to him, he accepted that, which is fantastic.ddddddddddddHarvey said that there is a plan for Carey to interview him on television after Saturday nights game if North win.Harvey added he would meet with coach Brad Scott in the next couple of weeks to look at whether he keeps playing beyond this season.Absolutely, if the club says yes, I have no doubt the body and the mind would hold up for another pre-season, he said.Hopefully well go deep into September - and even early October - and then another pre-season.Harvey also wants the focus kept on beating St Kilda this week as much as possible.The Kangaroos are eighth and the Saints are the biggest threats to their finals hopes.Obviously Ive spoken to Brad about everything and like my 400th, the whole focus will be about beating the Saints, who are in really good form, he said.Well try to keep it not about me as much as I can and more about the team.When you run out with your kids and your family is there, they present you with your jumper or whatever we decide to go, it gets a little bit emotional.But it wont be over the top. 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