Mariners, A's start season-ending series after emotional day

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The Athletics have bid adieu to Oakland, but they still have some work to do.

The A's will open a season-ending, three-game series Friday night against the host Seattle Mariners.

The opener figures to have little buzz, as the A's (69-90) are coming off an emotional 3-2 victory Thursday againstTexas in the finale at the Oakland Coliseum, their home since 1968.

The A's, who pla