Current Top 10 Shortstops Poll

[Yankee Legend]

This is the fifth installment of the positon polls for currnt players. To vote, simple list the top 10 shortstops that are active in order from best (#1) to least (#10). The results will be tabulated and will be announced on jan 5 @ 10 PM or 2 days after the last ballot was submitted. The points will be alloted based on the player's ranking on each list (1st place gets 10, 2nd gets 9, 3rd gets 8, etc.) Remember, YOU MUST LIST 10!!!!!

Although you may vote for whomever you see fit I strongly urge you to consider offensive as well as defensive preformance. Also, try to rate players in either preformance in the 2005 mlb season or preformance in the last 3-4 years. However, you may can use career performance as a factor.

Here are the results from previous polls:

Catchers
1. Victor Martinez
2. Jason Varitek
3. Joe Mauer
4. Jorge Posada
5. Ivan Rodriguez
6. Ramon Hernandez
6. Bengie Molina
8. Mike Matheny
9. Michael Barrett
10. Paul Lo Duca

First Basemen
1. Albert Pujols
2. Derek Lee
3. Mark Teixeira
4. Carlos Delgado
5. Todd Helton
6. Paul Konerko
7. Jason Giambi
8. Lance Berkman
9. Richie Sexson
10. Jim Thome

Second Basemen
1. Jeff Kent
2. Alfonso Soriano
3. Marcus Giles
4. Brian Roberts
5. Chase Utley
6. Placido Polanco
7. Robinson Cano
7. Luis Castillo
9. Craig Biggio
10. Mark Loretta

Third Basemen
1. Alex Rodriguez
2. Scott Rolen
3. Miguel Cabrera
4. David Wright
5. Eric Chavez
6. Morgan Ensberg
7. Aramis Ramirez
8. Troy Glaus
9. Chipper Jones
10. Melvin Mora

[Yankee Legend]

1. Miguel Tejada
2. Derek Jeter
3. David Eckstein
4. Michael Young
5. Omar Vizquel
6. Edgar Renteria
7. Jimmy Rollins
8. Rafael Furcal
9. Jose Reyes
10. Nomar Garciaparra

[Boston Boxer]

Ok, i find it very funny that you put Jeter #2...Nomar??? Really?

1. Miguel Tejada
2. Khalil Greene
3. Michael Young
4. Rafael Furcal
5. Orlando Cabrera
6. David Eckstein
7. Derek Jeter
8. Jimmy Rollins
9. Jhonny Peralta
10. Omar Vizquel

[Yankee Legend]

Ok, i find it very funny that you put Jeter #2...Nomar??? Really?

ok maybe jeter is not as good as he used to be. but he is still better than most other shortstops out their. but maybe a boston fan can't understand. despite being injured most of the season, nomar still hit pretty well in 2005.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

1) Jimmy Rollins
2) Rafael Furcal
3) Derek Jeter
4) Miguel Tejada
5) Khalil Greene
6) Johnny Peralta
7) Michael Young
8) Cezar Izturis
9) Omar Vizquel
10) David Eckstein
Mentions: Garciappara(not worth all that money, overrated), Jose Reyes(good speed, average bat), O-Cab(awesome D, under-average bat)

[Blackout]

1-Derek Jeter
2-Michael Young
3-Miguel Tejada
4-Jose Reyes (and he'll only get better)
5-Omar Vizquel
6-Jimmy Rollins
7-Nomar Garciapara
8-Edgar Renteria (assumning last year was a fluke)
9-Rafael Furcal
10-David Eckstein

[Astro]

Ok, i find it very funny that you put Jeter #2...Nomar??? Really?

1. Miguel Tejada
2. Khalil Greene
3. Michael Young
4. Rafael Furcal
5. Orlando Cabrera
6. David Eckstein
7. Derek Jeter
8. Jimmy Rollins
9. Jhonny Peralta
10. Omar Vizquel

This coming from someone who puts Khalil Greene as the 2nd best shortstop in baseball... I think you lose your speaking priveliges

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

This coming from someone who puts Khalil Greene as the 2nd best shortstop in baseball... I think you lose your speaking priveliges

Astro's got a pont
Be careful what you say, it could come back to HAUNT YOU!!

[pacewon]

This coming from someone who puts Khalil Greene as the 2nd best shortstop in baseball... I think you lose your speaking priveliges

Precisely.

How can somebody rank Greene, Cabrera, and Eckstein ahead of Jeter and then have the audacity to question somebody else's choices?

[Bothrops Atrox]

1. Tejada
2. Young
3. Jeter
4. Rollins
5. Peralta
6. Furcal
7. Reyes
8. Eckstein
9. Greene
10. Renteria

[Cubano100%]

1. Miguel Tejada
2. Derek Jeter
3. David Eckstein
4. Michael Young
5. Omar Vizquel
6. Edgar Renteria
7. Jimmy Rollins
8. Rafael Furcal
9. Jose Reyes
10. Nomar Garciaparra

Oh, man. No Yuniesky Betancourt in your list (Mariners). Jeter was given a gold glove over Angels Orlando Cabrera. That was a gift! Next year, no more gift for him because the Cuban kid from the Villa Clara Orange Growers (Cuban National League) will win it. In 2005, Betancourt came from the Mexican street to AA to AAA to the big leagues. The scouts are comparing him to Omar Vizquel!

Do you want to watch a gorgeous play?

Check the link below:

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/p...ayer_id=435358

Under Multimedia, select Betancourt's Gorgeous Play.

[Guerrero Mad Man 2715]

Precisely.

How can somebody rank Greene, Cabrera, and Eckstein ahead of Jeter and then have the audacity to question somebody else's choices?

I personally find Jeter to be overated. Anyone can hae a mentality like him.

1. Micheal Young
2. Miguel Tejada
3. Khalil Greene
4. David Eckstein
5. Orlando Cabrera
6. Cesar Izturis
7. Rafeal Furcal
8. Bobby Crosby
9. Nomar Garciaparra
10. Tadihito Iguchi

[Bob Hannah]

Do you want to watch a gorgeous play?

Check the link below:

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/p...ayer_id=435358

Under Multimedia, select Betancourt's Gorgeous Play.

Can't get the link to work.

[Blackout]

I personally find Jeter to be overated. Anyone can hae a mentality like him.

1. Micheal Young
2. Miguel Tejada
3. Khalil Greene
4. David Eckstein
5. Orlando Cabrera
6. Cesar Izturis
7. Rafeal Furcal
8. Bobby Crosby
9. Nomar Garciaparra
10. Tadihito Iguchi

[Cubano100%]

Can't get the link to work.

I just checked it. But if it does not work again for you, go to his MLB page. Type his last name in the search feature in the top right on MLB home page.

You will find two players with a Betancourt last name. Select Yuniesky Betancourt.

Under Multimedia, select either 56K/350K.

Guys, it was a great play. He did another great play just after this one in the same innings. It is worth watching!