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Additionally, how great is it that Felix is the pitcher these kids are going to be watching day in and day out? The Felix of today is all business. He used to have nasty stuff, now he is just plain nasty. No more messing around and nibbling until he gets into trouble. He believes that his stuff can overpower 100% of the current players in the MLB (and probably anyone who is currently born on the planet).
There is no better lesson for Maurer and Erasmo than what Felix will show them. Both of these guys are blessed. I see a much shorter learning curve at the big league level for all of our younger pitchers that come up the next few years. And because of that, Felix is worth whatever he wants. 20 million a year? Sure. 25? Why not? Our young pitchers might not have his stuff, but they sure can watch and emulate his attitude.
How great is it that in a year there is the distinct possibility that some of our "big 3" won't have an easy place to slide into on this pitching staff? They better get their acts together, because this rotation could set the bar really high. Nothing better than that. I am dreaming of the day where young pitchers get drafted by the Mariners and they think to themselves, "I better get my act together if I want to pitch at Safeco Field." And if they aren't interested in putting in the work, there are dozens of other organizations that would love a "second tier" pitcher.
Now if we could only get that level of competition on the hitting side...maybe it is coming, but it isn't as fast as I want it. It would be really nice if the Mariners hit Yahtzee on Miller, Franklin and Romero (or at least 2 of the 3).