Is MLB running short at short?

Stalwart Bauxite AWeb posted this in another thread just a while ago:" ... even a declined Scutaro is one of the top 10-15 SS in the majors, unles his defense evaporates. Not exactly a great position in MLB right now."Maybe we were all spoiled by the Jeter/A-Rod/Nomar "trinity" a few years ago, following on the heels of a Larkin/Ripken era launch that really started us down the road to higher shortstop-as-productive-hitter expectations. But is it true that short is a weak position in the major leagues right now? Let's see ... Note 1: I am not doing anything remotely statistical here, it's all impressions, so feel free to tell me if you believe I have someone miscategorized! Note 2: Because I am lazy (and, um, at work) I only did the A.L. Thoughts on the N.L. class of shortstops? Post 'em here! Note 3: Players listed below are those who have played the most at short for each team in the A.L. in 2009; only 13 are listed as Yunieksy Betancourt holds that...