Rob Neyer, Sports blogger?

When I started The Byrd's Nest I told myself that I would stay away from controversy. I really couldn't help but take notice of a blog on ESPN from Rob Neyer. First, I wan't to give you the link of the article that I read. Now I will show you a clip from the article that I found interesting:

My, how things have changed in the Wonderful World of Shortstops. Remember
five years ago, when Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Nomar Garciaparra and perhaps Miguel Tejada all looked like Hall of Fame shortstops? Today, only Jeter remains a shorstop and only he and Rodriguez remain future Hall of Famers. - Rob Neyer

I found that quote very interesting. For one, Miguel Tejada is still a shortstop. Miguel Tejada's skills may be in decline with age, but he is still a shortstop. Rob is correct about ARod and Nomar, they are no longer shortstops. At first I wondered if he ment that Miggy was no longer a true shortstop because of his declining skills, but then it became obvious that he actually thought that he was no longer a shortstop by assigned position.

Rob Neyer is a respected journalist, as he works for ESPN and has written three books. In my opinion I think he is a good journalist, but maybe he should research a little before he posts.

Even his employer, ESPN, has Miggy listed as a Shortstop. Link.