Alfonso and Shortstop

If you can field at SS, you can field anywhere in the infield. SS and 2B have the most strategic choices to make on the field. As a 3B, his effort in the field is less, so that shouldn't be a problem. If the trade wasn't made, Soriano would probably be at 3B to acommodate Cano. There has been no criticism, but it saves the TV companies a job. A-Rod is a draw, and they love to show the Yankees and Boston for some reason. Now, they have less of a dilemma, and can show Yankees more. So for the media, they didn't mind too much. Personally, I think it was fair enough, as a SS should be able to play 2B, 3B, and would probably be able to field at 1B in times of desperation.