QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Mar 4, 2005 -> 01:57 PM)
Just a slight conclusion here -- the past two years, when our leadoff man has done well, our team has (generally) done well. Is that a fair conclusion?
It's more than fair. In 2003, July was our best baseball. Alomar/Graff both hit over .300 that month and had OBP's of at least .380.
In 2004, our best ball IMO was April and May. That was when Willie had his BA over .300. But, we also had a healthy Frank and Magglio. Regardless, the lead off hitter is an important factor in a team's overall success.