Another year, finds the Mariners’ pushing/praying for more production from first base. Some form of this sentiment has been mentioned, typed, advocated for or lamented often since the days of John Olerud.
In year’s past under previous regimes, the hope was to find an every day first baseman that could provide the stereotypical power production and runs driven in associated with the position. The illustrious names of Russell Branyan, Casey Kotchman, Justin Smoak and Logan Morrison all come to mind. Branyan did have one solid year in 2009. But the performances have been so forgettable it makes fans yearn for the days of Richmond Lockwood Sexson.