Ian Kinsler Rumors

Odds And Ends: Draft, Nady, Kinsler, Snell

A few links to start the morning off... Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star says the draft picks who ask for big bonuses aren't always the bad guys. The biggest bonus so far belongs to Tony Sanchez of the Pirates ($2.5MM). Check out our updated list of first rounders to sign. Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports that Xavier Nady suffered a setback during his rehab assignment. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic shows how the D'Backs missed out on Ian Kinsler even though they drafted him twice. Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggests we...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal On Lackey, Dunn, Young, Isringhausen

Here's a look at the latest from Ken Rosenthal. John Lackey is due up for extension talks with the Angels, as he'll be eligible for free agency after the '09 season. He'd easily be the best available starter. Rosenthal says talks with the Angels should occur before the beginning of the season, but the Halos may not be willing to offer A.J. Burnett money (five years, $82.5MM). In November, Jayson Stark said Lackey had been telling friends he expects to have an extension by Opening Day. That came after Lackey's confirmation he'd wait to see the Angels' offensive plans before...   Continue Reading

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Kinsler Signs Five-Year Deal

TUESDAY, 12:52am:ESPN's Jerry Crasnick pegs it at five years, $22MM plus a sixth year option at $10MM. Crasnick says it buys out one year of free agency and the option would be another. The '08 season is included in the extension. MONDAY, 9:33pm:Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that second baseman Ian Kinsler is close to a five-year deal worth $20MM. There may also be a sixth-year option worth $10MM or more. Grant doesn't say whether the deal would include the upcoming season; Kinsler recently received a near-minimum deal for '08. If not, the new contract would buy...   Continue Reading

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Kinsler Talking Long-Term Deal

2:17pm:The Rangers signed Kinsler for near the minimum for '08, which doesn't really affect the long-term discussions. 10:40am:According to Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Rangers have made little progress on a long-term deal with second baseman Ian Kinsler. Jon Daniels was positive about it, however. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News does see progress - he spoke to Kinsler and learned that talks for a five-year pact are ongoing. A sixth-year option could be included as well. Kinsler has two years of service time, so a five-year deal would buy out one year of free agency....   Continue Reading

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Rangers Rumors: Kinsler, Laird, Padilla

Here's the latest hot stove buzz surrounding the Rangers. The team will try again to lock up second baseman Ian Kinsler long-term. It would be a five-year deal, buying out one year of free agency. Kinsler had an inconsistent 2007. He hit .298/.375/.667 with 9 HR in April and .256/.351/.393 thereafter. Nice to see him draw 62 walks though. Jon Daniels has had several teams ask him about Gerald Laird and Hank Blalock. He's not likely to sell low on Blalock. But Laird is getting more costly and the Rangers want to use Jarrod Saltalamacchia full-time behind the plate. He's..   Continue Reading

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Kinsler Next Up For Rangers

With Michael Young nearly locked up long-term, the Rangers are now trying to lock up his double-play partner Ian Kinsler. Kinsler would be arbitration-eligible after the '08 season. It's a Ranger tradition, the multiyear contract to avoid arbitration. The outlook is good for Kinsler entering his age 25 season. He hit .286/.347/.454 as a rookie in 120 games. He spent a quarter of the season on the DL with a dislocated thumb but is ready to go this spring. The Rangers will bat him second, ninth, and occasionally leadoff. Kinsler's PECOTA calls for a jump to .285/.345/.475 this year   Continue Reading

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