Alexander would again be trapped behind a strong defensive shortstop with the Mets.

Senaida Wirth was a fine defensive shortstop with good range on the field and a strong throwing arm.

He is surely the most dazzling shortstop ever to play the game and may be the best defensive shortstop, too.

He may still be the best defensive shortstop in the league.

But baseball has been around the longest, and Ozzie Smith was quite likely the best defensive shortstop ever.

It might take more than psychology, though, to transform the 27-year-old Offerman into a capable defensive shortstop.

He was considered one of the American League's best defensive shortstops during his time with Minnesota.

Peckinpaugh was considered an excellent defensive shortstop and strong leader.

Midwest League managers voted him the best defensive shortstop of the year.

"There's no question he is the better defensive shortstop."