1.   And Torre shudders at the thought of having two rookies as his starting middle infielders.

2.   Another home run over the wall by another Yankee middle infielder off another aging right-hander who formerly pitched in New York.

3.   Another veteran catcher or middle infielder and corner man would be beneficial.

4.   As expected, middle infielder Mike Metcalfe was added from Triple-A Albuquerque and outfielder Shawn Gilbert was designated for assignment before the game. . . .

5.   As expected, middle infielder Mike Metcalfe was added from Triple-A Albuquerque and outfielder Shawn Gilbert was designated for assignment before the game....

6.   Batista is capable of yanking doubles into the left-field corner, but not with as much regularity as a middle infielder has chances to save runs.

7.   Batista is a solid if somewhat undisciplined hitter who drives the ball well for a middle infielder.

8.   Because there are no guarantees that Listach will stay healthy all summer, the Brewers started looking around during the off-season for a middle infielder.

9.   Boston has no shortage of middle infielders.

10.   - Hey, buddy, can you spare a middle infielder?