1.   The shortstop made a tough catch.

2.   Bobby Meacham, whom he ordered sent to the minors after the young shortstop made an error in the fourth game of the season.

3.   Both were plays only a good shortstop makes.

4.   A hike could put them near what rookie backup shortstops make.

5.   After the bare-handed play the shortstop made from deep in the hole on Friday night, however, a recall might be in order.

6.   But one or two premier shortstops do not make a great class.

7.   But when shortstop Jose Hernandez made his return throw to first, Levrault was not covering the bag.

8.   Reboulet hit a grounder past Paquette, who was pulled in at third to hold Bordick close, and into the hole, where shortstop Bell made the stop.

9.   Sojo ripped the ball right at Vizquel, allowing the shortstop to make the catch near second and tag Diaz coming around the base.

10.   The prodigal shortstop made two errors last night that led to three Mariners runs.