In 2000, Derek Jeter was the shortstop when the Yankees won their third consecutive World Series and fourth in five seasons. From 2001-05, there were five different World Series winners, and five different shortstops: Craig Counsell , Diamondbacks, 2001; David Eckstein , Angels, 2002; Alex Gonzalez , Marlins, 2003; Orlando Cabrera , Red Sox, 2004; and Juan ... (Full article: 1090 words)

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