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Ian Kinsler and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a five-year deal that could be worth $32 Million. The 25-year-old was the center of attention in the 2007 Regular Season, starting off the year with nine home runs in April. Although many Fantasy Baseball owners traded him when his value was sky high, Kinsler may be an excellent second baseman for Keeper Leagues.
Kinsler, a solid fantasy baseball performer, has a powerful swing and excellent speed around the bases. In the 2007 Regular Season, his production was cut short as the two-year veteran missed 32 games due to a left foot injury. Brian Walton of CREATiVESPORTS believes that the youngster’s, “third season [will be] a complete and productive one.”
The Fantasy Baseball 2008 Guide projects the Arizona resident to hit for a .274 average, with 19 home runs, 70 RBI’s, and 18 stolen bases. As evident, Kinsler is still developing into an All-Star caliber second baseman. But, his current production is sufficient and he is clearly one of the best second basemen in Major League Baseball.
Kinsler and Michael Young are the future of the Texas Rangers’ organization. They should also be the cornerstones of your Fantasy Baseball franchises, too.
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February 20th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I think that u r totally wrong on this issue.
February 20th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Why is that, Johnson? Kinsler is considered the Top 6th Second-Baseman in Major League Baseball by The Fantasy Baseball 2008 Guide, a respectable source of Fantasy Baseball information.
February 20th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
There’s a lot of hype around Kinsler this pre-season. Many are calling him to, at least, repeat his 20/20 performance from last season, some even call him a sleeper to go 30/30. I think that 30/30 is on the high side, but it’s evident, that if Kinsler stays healthy (a problem for him so far in his young career) he should produce well.
I wish johnson had mentioned what he thought Marc was so wrong about. With an ADP of 68.53 for Kinsler and a 81.97 for Michael Young, “cornerstone” may be a strong word for a fantasy GM, but Marc is totally, 100% on the money with his praise for Kinsler.
February 24th, 2008 at 2:23 am
Probably wrong about Michael Young being the future. He’s almost 32 and steadily declining.