What do you consider leadership and how does it help a team win ball games? I don't care if Aramis uses his teammates' toothbrushes, dresses like a woman, and speaks using only farting noises in the clubhouse. All I care about is his regaining his usual form on the field, and we have no reason to believe he won't. How would taking on a leadership role change the club's production on the field? Is he going to teach Jacque how to hit lefties or give him baserunning advice (don't run to third base on fly balls would be a nice start)? Is he going to help Z with his control or help Rusch quit giving up gopher balls? Maybe he can show Pierre how to get the ball out of the infield or work with Ronny on throws to first? Leadership takes on many different forms.....it doesn't have to be a vocal "rah-rah" guy but leadership by example is something Ramirez could do....like running the basepaths hard, more quality at bats, etc. Leadership does not imply holding Juan Pierre's hand....these are well-compensated professional ballplayers and when an All-Star like Lee is hurt everyone else has to pick up the slack.