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I've been thinking about the absence of HR's as well.  As we watch the M's scatter 9-11 hits and scrap together a coupla three runs as a result, you start to realize what the HR does for you.
One inning recently, we get a Lopez leadoff single, then another hit in the inning.  Before you know it, there are two outs and runners on 1st and 2nd.  Even if the guy at the plate in that situation gets a hit, you're looking at a strong possibility that you've got the bases loaded with no runs in.  Ichiro, Figgins, Wilson, Johnson, Kotchman, are all prone to that kind of AB. 
The M's are going to stretch the statistics to the max in this regard.  They can get 3 hits in an inning and still not score.
You're absolutely right Doc, we need power, and we need it bad.