1.   But those seven walks has shown an even greater discipline in the leadoff role.

2.   Gonzalez also is likely to assume the leadoff role, at least temporarily.

3.   He can also partially fill the leadoff role.

4.   Hollandsworth has done his best to adapt to the leadoff role.

5.   If that left-handed hitter could also catch balls in the outfield or middle infield and occupy the leadoff role, all the better.

6.   Most of the trouble was started by Amaral, who played the consummate leadoff role.

7.   And he got his first inkling of what it takes to have the leadoff role.

8.   The leadoff role has been passed from Grissom to Williams, who scored the series-winning run Tuesday night.