Derek Jeter intends to play shortstop for as long as he can

The day will come when Derek Jeter is no longer playing shortstop for the Yankees. Just don't expect that day to be here anytime soon. For years, stat heads have said that Jeter is a below-average fielder, yet managers and coaches voted him three consecutive Gold Glove awards from 2004-06.

One recent University of Pennsylvania study tabbed Jeter as the worst defensive shortstop in the majors, but the Yankees' captain has no plans to pull a Robin Yount or Ernie Banks and shift positions for the latter years of his career. Instead, he plans on playing shortstop through the final three years of his current contract, and on remaining there for however many years he plays beyond 2010. Continue