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I'm hoping Kotch can pull a 1970 Wes Parker year, though maybe with slightly more HR power.  Parker always had the glove at 1B, but his production in 1970 came from absolutely nowhere, and unfortunately for him never appeared again.  Remember, before coming here Branyan "couldn't hit lefties", or "couldn't play full time".  OK, so maybe the latter was true.  He could only play (well) for the first half. 
The bottom line is we don't know what Kotch will do, other than predictably excellent defense.  What I do expect is spring training competition along with Everidge and Carp.  Jack would love a compelling offensive and defensive argument to keep any of them on the roster.  If not, the default answer is to keep Kotchman's D.  None of them cost much, so none are entitled.