Since I have nothing to say about the NL Gold Gloves, I figured I would list out the free agent shortstops for you all to kick around. I will have some analysis and perhaps even a formal recommendation in the coming days but for now, here is the list.

Orlando Cabrera
Pokey Reese
Cristian Guzman
Chris Gomez
Nomar Garciaparra
Ramon Martinez
Neifi Perez
Barry Larkin (nominally a shortstop, I guess)
Royce Clayton
Craig Counsell
Edgar Renteria
Rich Aurilia
Alex Gonzalez
Deivi Cruz
Jose Valentin
Rey Sanchez
Desi Relaford
Jose Vizcaino
Miguel Cairo (what the hell, right?)

That’s the list. Toss some thoughts around in the comments if you’d like and I will do some brainstorming myself. Sure there’s a lot of crap on that list but I also think there are a few league-average guys that could potentially come on the cheap. With Hanley Ramirez and Dustin Pedroia both looking poised to contribute in Boston by 2006, a league-average shortstop for $1MM or less may be just what the doctor ordered.

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