41.   But they could move Kapler back to right, put Scarborough Green in center and see if Green can develop into a front-line leadoff hitter.

42.   But walking leadoff hitter Tony Phillips and hitting Tim Salmon with a pitch hurt Pavlik.

43.   But there can be no argument when it comes to leadoff hitters.

44.   But they added a solid leadoff hitter in Matt Lawton, acquired from the Mets in the trade for Alomar.

45.   Caminiti, Cedeno and Finley are defensive wizards, something San Diego has been sorely missing, according to leadoff hitter Bip Roberts.

46.   Center fielder and leadoff hitter Tom Goodwin must decide today whether he wants to remain with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

47.   Catalanotto is still learning to play left, but he showed last year he can be an excellent leadoff hitter.

48.   Center fielder and leadoff hitter Dave Roberts established a career high with four walks and had a base hit.

49.   Cedeno was to be the leadoff hitter, but instead has lost his job to Timo Perez.

50.   Chicago leadoff hitter Lance Johnson was the only Cub to figure out Valdes, getting three hits.