Hey, its getting a little tiresome that every player under 6' tall seems to be referred to in BP's analysis as "diminutive," the synonyms for which seem neither apt nor flattering. But in the spirit of R.J.'s analysislet of Cowgill, let me offer my all-time diminutive teamlet:

c- Yogi Berra (5.7)
1B- George Sisler (5.11)
2B- Joe Morgan (5.7)
3B- Fred Lindstrom (5.11)
SS- Honus Wagner (5.11)
OF- Ricky Henderson (5.10)
OF- Willie Mays (5.10); Tris Speaker (5.11)
OF- Mickey Mantle (5.11)
SP- Whitey Ford (5.10)
SP- Mordecai Brown (5.10)
SP- Old Hoss Raburn (5.9)
SP- Iron Man McGinnity (5.11)
SP- Eddie Plank (5.11)
RP- Elroy Face (5.8)
RP- Bobby Shantz (5.6)

I like the Roberto Hernandez deal for the Rays. This guy used to be Fausto Carmona, and he's got good stuff. They need pitchers to soak up innings, with the trade of James Shields. It's risky, but low cost, with high upside. The Rays are having a nice off-season, so far IMO, with what Andrew Friedman has been given to work with.

fbraconi: Billy Wagner (5'10") for diminutive closer.

Joe Morgan was probably closer to 5'5" on a tall day...and STILL a phenomenal player!