Greatest Shortstops in AL History by team

Baltimore Orioles: Cal Ripken (1981-2001)
Boston Red Sox: Nomar Garciaparra (1996-2004)
New York Yankees: Derek Jeter (1995-2014)
Tampa Bay Rays: Julio Lugo (2003-06)
Toronto Blue Jays: Tony Fernandez (1983-90, 1993, 1998-9, 2001)
Chicago White Sox: Luke Appling (1930-50)
Cleveland Indians: Lou Boudreau (1938-50) and Omar Vizquel (1994-2004)
Detroit Tigers: Alan Trammell (1977-96)
Kansas City Royals: Freddie Patek (1971-79)
Minnesota Twins: Joe Cronin (via Washington) (1928-34)
Houston Astros: Dickie Thon (1981-87)
Los Angeles Angels:Jim Fregosi (1961-71)
Oakland A's: Miguel Tejada (1997-2003)
Seattle Mariners: Alex Rodriguez (1994-2000)
Texas Rangers: Elvis Andrus (2009-present)