it certainly appears that way, i just don't know how it happened. here's what i did.
removed the alternator to cap off a coolant pipe
replaced the alternator
was able to start the car, had problem with the throttle cable
removed the throttle body
replaced the throttle body
tried to start the car, but the battery was dead, took it to get tested, recharged and tried again, no luck, took the starter to get tested, was fine, tried it again, no luck, lastly bought a new battery, no luck, and now this....
i swear as soon as one problem is fixed, another pops up. i'll have to start looking around to see where the short might be happening...