Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Wednesday that Luis Valbuena is a candidate to hit leadoff some against left-handed pitching. David DeJesus will be the normal leadoff hitter, and Ian Stewart is expected to receive most of the time at third base. But it sounds like Valbuena could hit at the top of the order when he gets some starts against southpaws, as he he's hit better against them in his career even though he swings from the left side of the plate. "[He's a possibility] because he gives you great at-bats, he sees a lot of pitches, he can score first with a home run once in a while, he drives the ball," Sveum said. "He's got all the things you want in a leadoff hitter."