MIDDLE GROUND

There doesn't seem to be anything up the middle in this year's free agent market. Those who were signed are overpaid and a few do not deserve major league jobs. You really have to wonder about the coaching at high school, college and in the minor league systems for middle infielders. There does not seem to be much in the way of ability at shortstop and second base. Even from the Latin American outlets. If Asian leagues want to exploit MLB - middle infield would be the route to go.

2nd Base
Player	Age
Ronnie Belliard	31		Still don't see it.
Miguel Cairo	32		Brian Cashman must be blackmailed on a regular basis.
Chris Gomez	35		At that age, he's going to fall. Fast. Wouldn't be a bad back-up/tutor for another team.
Mark Loretta	35		635 Abs, 5 HR. OBP is good. But, old and expensive and no range. 3rd base?
Chris Woodward	30		No.
3rd base
Tomas Perez	32		Career .291 OBP.
Jose Vizcaino	38		Career OPS of about .650.