IAN KINSLER RUMORS & GOSSIP
Rangers' Kinsler out vs A's with stomach virus
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler was scratched from the lineup Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set against Oakland because of a stomach virus.
Kinsler, batting .275 with five homers and 18 RBIs, was replaced by Alberto Gonzalez.
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15 days ago
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Rangers' Kinsler tops all other 2Bs
A decade ago, the question was enough to spark a barroom battle royal: Who's the best shortstop in baseball?
Depending on the month and year, there were as many as four acceptable answers: Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Miguel Tejada and Nomar Garciaparra. (Since I'm certain the matter is unsettled in certain precincts, please note I listed those names in no particular order...
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29 days ago
Kinsler is sticking around for awhile
I forgot to mention today’s good news in my game post, but this is probably worthy of it’s own entry anyway.
IAN KINSLER IS A RANGER FOR FIVE MORE YEARS!
Yes, that deserves all caps. Because I was definitely shouting it in my head.
News of the extension began making its way around the interwebs on Monday night. Five years for $75 million. The contract begins in...
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April 11, 2012
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April 11, 2012
Kinsler deal a steal for the Rangers
Three baseball fans are sitting in a sports bar talking baseball. One proclaims, "Cano and Pedroia are the two best second basemen in baseball." The second fan lets out a whoop and raises a beverage. The third, who is sitting with head down on folded arms pondering fantasy baseball picks, adds, "and Kinsler." The first two look at the third like seeing an alien...
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April 10, 2012
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April 10, 2012
Kinsler, Rangers unable to agree on new contract
Ian Kinsler and the Texas Rangers were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term contract before opening day.
Kinsler has long had a self-imposed deadline of Friday's opener to negotiate, and the second baseman says he's now focused on playing.
In the clubhouse before the opener against the Chicago White Sox, Kinsler said the sides were close enough to be disappointed...
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April 06, 2012
No new deal for Kinsler before start of season
ARLINGTON, Texas Ian Kinsler was more concerned about Opening Day than a new contract Friday morning.
The Texas second baseman said there were no new details on contract talks.
"I'm concentrating on playing baseball," he said. "I'm not really worried about that. We've got a game today."
Kinsler hinted that the sides nearly reached a deal.
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April 06, 2012
Texans will extend Ian Kinsler today through 2018.
ARLINGTON- The American League champs are making a move to extend their second baseman Ian Kinsler. The deal is not expected to be completed until today when the team meets with Kinsler’s people.
Fox’s Ken Rosenthal got the scoop and reported last night that deal will top the mark set by Dan Uggla’s five-year, $62MM contract with the Braves.
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April 04, 2012
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April 04, 2012
Kinsler gets West nod at 2B over Kendrick
There are few positions in the American League West with as much upside as second base.
The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels have established stars at second in Ian Kinsler and Howie Kendrick. The duo has combined for three trips to the All-Star Game.
Seattle and Oakland don't boast All-Stars at second, but both teams have former first-round picks that are coming off solid...
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March 08, 2012
Kinsler pep in step following ankle procedure
ARLINGTON, Texas Add Ian Kinsler to the long list of Texas Rangers players who had some work done in the offseason.
Kinsler, who suffered a high-ankle sprain during spring training in 2010, had a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right ankle to separate the ligament from the bone a week after the 2011 season ended.
The results have been astonishing.
"It's the best...
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January 14, 2012
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