79 career appearances at shortstop, 17 at second base. His 2008 defensive season broke down as follows: 1B: 36 appearances (21 starts) 3B: 21 appearances (9 starts) SS: 14 appearances (4 starts, though keep in mind that he was with the Yankees and we know Captain Intangibles never takes a day off) 2B: 3 appearances (all starts) I certainly don't know how well he covers the middle infield positions, but clearly teams haven't been afraid to use him there. I'd take a flyer on him.