Here's an idea

An ex-Rattler first baseman as an idea for the Mariners. He shared it with Kirby Arnold of the Everett Herald.

First baseman Bryan LaHair knows he didn't show the power that the Seattle Mariners had hoped in his first major league experience last year. And he saw the Mariners sign another left-hander with power, Russell Branyan, to play first base in 2009.

But LaHair, who hit three home runs in 136 at-bats this year after the M's called him up, also knows the door of opportunity hasnt completely shut.

There's no guarantee that Branyan, never a full-time player in his career, will hit with the consistency that the Mariners need. There's still an opening at DH for 2009 and the Mariners would like to add more offensive pop in left field beyond Endy Chavez.

If there's still a need in left field when spring training begins, LaHair knows just who can fill it: himself.

Let the debate begin.