21.   Is shortstop Wilson Betemit ready for the majors?

22.   Olympic shortstop Kip Harkrider is the only full-time starter back.

23.   Shortstop is a question mark, and the outfield defense has left something to be desired.

24.   Shortstop was the second most-picked position with six, followed by first basemen and outfielders, four each.

25.   Shortstops are long and smooth.

26.   Shortstop is a defensive position.

27.   Shortstops are involved in too many plays.

28.   So far, the slick-fielding shortstop has been just that.

29.   Shortstop is my natural position.

30.   Shortstops are traditionally small and nimble.