51.   The Rangers came close to signing Eric Young as a free agent in the off-season, a move that would have addressed both second base and their leadoff spot.

52.   The return of Devon White should help the leadoff spot, but the Dodgers need more production from the bottom of the order.

53.   The Red Sox are undefeated with him in the leadoff spot.

54.   The same thing is true at the leadoff spot.

55.   Then he arrived at the ballpark to find his name in the leadoff spot.

56.   The Yankees will look for another outfielder, and may move the speedy Alfonso Soriano into the leadoff spot.

57.   Tom Goodwin, back in the leadoff spot while Paul Lo Duca batted second, was instrumental in helping the Dodgers build a lead.

58.   Tracy is going to bat untested, minor-league journeyman Dave Roberts in the leadoff spot.

59.   Tucker, who usually hit third for Omaha, has been batting in the leadoff spot for the Royals.

60.   Unhappy with the way Todd Hollandsworth and White were playing in center field and producing in the leadoff spot, the Dodgers traded for Tom Goodwin.