There's been a lot of talk over the past month about how if the Mariners would just starting hitting like they're supposed to they'd be fine. They'd turn their season around and contend for the AL West. Maybe even make a deep run in the playoffs and finally obtain that World Series appearance/title. Wouldn't that be great!?
And, in truth,it's not hard to look at the lineups that Lloyd is currently running out, especially against right-handed pitchers, and feel pretty good. Gone are the days where you'd hesitantly peek at a lineup card, a feeling of dread tightly gripping your stomach, and see Adam Kennedy penciled in as your cleanup hitter.