Mariners manager Eric Wedge wasn't around to see it, at least not live.

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Mariners manager Eric Wedge said LHP Felix Hernandez was "pretty sore this morning" but the ace should be fine after tweaking his back Tuesday night.

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Besides Valentine, former managers such as Eric Wedge, Fredi Gonzalez, Willie Randolph, Bob Brenly, Tony Pena, Larry Bowa and Bob Melvin will look for another opportunity to resurrect their managerial careers.

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"He was feeling it, " Mariners manager Eric Wedge said.

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