Nick Johnson's on-base percentage -- .477 in 35 games with Florida following his trade from Washington -- has made him one of the most popular players on the free-agent market, and the latest to look into him are the Mariners, who will need a first baseman if they are unable to re-sign Russell Branyan, also a free agent. FoxSports.com reports Seattle has also talked to Toronto about a trade for Lyle Overbay, piqued by the Blue Jays' willingness to cover part of his $7 million salary for 2010.

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