There’s one thing even Yankees and Red Sox fans could agree on. The shortstop position, no matter the circumstances, is absolutely critical.
Franchises can be completely transformed with the addition of a shortstop. Players like Cal Ripken, Derek Jeter, and Ozzie Smith changed baseball forever. Young shortstops such as Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, Addison Russell, and Xander Bogaerts are currently changing the fortunes of their respective clubs in today’s MLB.
The San Diego Padres are still in search of this elite shortstop.