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| Height: 6-0
Weight: 175
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Jun 22, 1982, Tucson, AZ Contract: Signed though 2012 |
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September 11, 2008 Ian Kinsler's season is over due to his sports hernia, and on Thursday he had successful surgery to repair the injury, according to the Dallas Morning News. Our View:Kinsler should be back to working out in eight weeks with little reason to believe that the injury will linger on into next season. |
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September 4, 2008 Ian Kinsler had hoped to return next week to the playing field, but instead he will undergo surgery for his sports hernia thereby ending his 2008 season, according to the Dallas Morning News. "The doctor said the progress I was making just wasn't significant enough and if you don't have surgery for this, it's something you are always going to be dealing with," Kinsler said. "It's the only option." Our View:Kinsler will have the surgery on September 11th, a rather unsatisfactory ending to what was shaping up to be a truly historic season. Kinsler finishes the year hitting .319-18-71-102-26, a truly spectacular performance. However, this is the third straight year in which the second baseman has missed at least a month of action. He should be fine by the start of next year as the typical recovery time for this procedure is two months. Joaquin Arias figures to fill in at second base. |
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August 31, 2008 Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has only hit off a tee, has not taken any ground balls or even run hard, and is not close to returning to the team as his sports hernia is slow to heal, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Our View:Kinsler would not be back until September 9 at the earliest, but that seems highly unlikely. Fantasy owners with Kinsler on their roster may want to cut bait and try to find someone else for the rest of the year. |
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August 27, 2008 There is a possibility that Rangers second baseman could miss the rest of the season, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Kinsler will attempt to take batting practice and do some running this week, but should that not go well, it is likely he will shut it down the remainder of the year. Our View:That would be a disappointment to fantasy owners, as he was having a superb season, hitting for average and power while also stealing bases. |
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August 23, 2008 Ian Kinsler, who is dealing with a sports hernia, is targeting September 5 for his return to the Rangers' lineup, according to the Dallas Morning News. This is favorable news, but fantasy owners should not get too excited as Kinsler said, "I’ll be smart about it. I want to play the last month, but we’ll see." Our View:Kinsler should remain held on fantasy rosters, but there is still the possibility he won't return with just a handful of weeks left in the regular season. |
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August 19, 2008 Ian Kinsler has delayed his surgery on a sports hernia for weeks, the Dallas Morning News reports. The second baseman admits he's not even sure if it is a sports hernia. A doctor did confirm that there are no torn muscles or ligaments in his groin area. Our View:Fantasy owners who can place Kinsler in a DL spot or have enough bench room should be patient with the infielder. If you're strapped for roster space in a mixed league, though, you might still send Kinsler packing. There are only five weeks left in the season. |
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August 18, 2008 An MRI Monday revealed that Ian Kinsler has a sports hernia, and it's possible his season could be over, according to the Star-Telegram. Kinsler has been placed on the DL, and his roster spot will be filled by Joaquin Arias. Our View:Obviously this is a huge blow to the Rangers and fantasy owners alike. Ramon Vazquez figures to see the bulk of the playing time at second. |
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August 18, 2008 Ian Kinsler is considered day-to-day with his sore groin, according to the Star-Telegram. Our View:Kinsler has been riding an eight-game hitting streak, with four homers over the span, and it took a groin ailment to slow him down. We will keep you posted regarding his playing status through the week. |
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August 12, 2008 The Rangers took the fall but blame can't be put on the leadoff man, second baseman Ian Kinsler. Kinsler went 2-for-5 at the dish, hitting hish 40th double and 16th homer of the season to post four RBIs and two runs scored. Our View:Kinsler was hitting just .250 for the month of August coming in, but his two homers in two games with seven combined RBIs looks great. |
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August 8, 2008 Ian Kinsler, hitting just .202 since the All-Star break, was given the night off on Friday, according to MLB.com. "I just thought it was time," manager Ron Washington said. "He's been going at it right from the break, and I just felt he needed a mental break. He looks like he's moving a little slow." Our View:Kinsler's average has fallen from .337 to .313, but in truth a correction was likely to happen given his previously high BABIP (the mark still sits at .337). Still, it's tough to complain when a guy is leading the league in runs (94) and hits (151). |
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July 18, 2008 In his first game back since the All-Star game, Texas second baseman Ian Kinsler went 0-for-4 at the dish, ending his 25-game hit streak. Our View:The streak began in the second game of a double header against the Mets on June 15th, posting 15 doubles and and 26 runs scored along the way. |
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July 13, 2008 Ian Kinsler extended his hitting streak to 25 games in Sunday's 12-11 win over the AL Central first place Chicago White Sox. Our View:Kinsler remains one of the top fantasy options at a shallow second base. Heading into the All Star break Kinsler is hitting .337 with 58 RBI, 84 runs scored, 14 home runs and 23 stolen bases. |
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July 10, 2008 When John Lackey pitches for the Angels, it is usually not a good match-up for the opposition, but Ian Kinsler is an exception. In his career, the Rangers second baseman is 5-for-12 with two home runs off the L.A. righty. Our View:Kinsler has a 21-game hitting streak going, and he could see that reach 22 if his career numbers off Lackey are any indication. Kinsler remains one of the best second baseman in fantasy play. |
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July 9, 2008 Ian Kinsler extended his hitting streak to 21 games with a leadoff single in the first inning of Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Our View:Kinsler joins Josh Hamilton in next weeks All Star game, and is more than deserving of the honor. The Texas second baseman is arguably the best at his position in the American League and continue to challenge Chase Utley for top honors in the fantasy realm. |
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July 7, 2008 Ian Kinsler went 4-for-5 to extend his hitting streak to a career-high 19 games, but the Rangers fell to the LA Angels 9-6 on Monday night. Our View:Kinsler leads the majors with 125 hits in 87 games. |
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July 6, 2008 Ian Kinsler got three singles to extend his hitting streak to 18 games. He also picked up a walk and scored two runs. Our View:Kinsler has certainly earned his All-Star nomination with averages of .332/.391/.545. |
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July 5, 2008 Ian Kinsler had another in a series of big nights this season on Saturday with two hits, one his 14th home run, two RBI and two runs scored for the Rangers. Thanks to his current 17-game hitting streak, Kinler's average is up to .328. Our View:Kinlser is on pace for right around 25 HR, 100 RBI, 140 runs, 40 SB and 55 doubles, a simply astounding pace for a hitter in just his third season in the majors, let alone one that calls second base home. |
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July 4, 2008 Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 10-4 loss to the Orioles in Baltimore. Our View:Kinsler extended his hitting streak to 16 games, with eight multi-hit efforts over the span. |
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July 1, 2008 The Rangers put the 3-2 win over the Yankees tonight led by the offensive gifts of second baseman Ian Kinsler . As the leadoff man, Kinsler went 2-for-3 at the dish with two walks, also posting three stolen bases on the night, posting one run scored. Our View:Kinsler now carries 23 stolen bases on the season but posted just five of 'em through June. He nearly matched that number in one day. |
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June 27, 2008 Ian Kinsler went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 8-7 win over Philadelphia. His other two hits went for doubles, and he also added a stolen base to his stat-line. Our View:He has 13 homers, with three coming over his last seven games. He has seven RBI over that span as well, and the rising star should remain hot. |
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June 21, 2008 Ian Kinsler only went 1-for-5 on Friday night but he knocked in three runs and stole his 19th base of the year for the Rangers. Our View:More of what we have come to expect from the excellent second baseman who continues to produce like one of the top-10 players in the fantasy game. |
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June 12, 2008 Ian Kinsler hit his ninth home run of the year, a solo shot off of Brian Bannister on Thursday. Our View:Kinsler is again on pace for a 20/20 season, but with the way he has stolen bases this year, it would be a disappointment if he didn't go 20/30 this year, putting him on pace to be one of the top-5 second baseman in the game. |
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June 5, 2008 Ian Kinsler lost his 19-game hitting streak on Thursday as he went 0-for-4 against the Indians. Our View:Kinsler is ends the streak hitting .306 with 16 SB and 52 runs scored placing him as one of the top-10 fantasy performers on offense through the first third of the season. |
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June 1, 2008 Texas' Ian Kinsler stretched his career-best hitting streak to 16 games with a sixth-inning single in Sunday's loss to Oakland. Our View:Kinsler and Josh Hamilton are on the way to the All Star game. |
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June 1, 2008 Ian Kinsler went 3-for-5 and extended his hitting streak to 15 games on Saturday night. The second baseman hit .300 with six homers, 22 RBI, 27 runs, and eight steals over 26 games in May. Our View:Kinsler has been moving up the fantasy second base rankings and is beginning to look like a difference-maker at the position. Fantasy owners should enjoy the ride. |
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May 29, 2008 Ian Kinsler is a perfect 15-of-15 in stolen base attempts this season, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has not been caught over his last 21 attempts dating back to last season as well. Our View:Kinsler started off slow, but now holds a solid .294 average with seven homers and 32 RBI, with 45 runs scored over 52 games. |
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May 26, 2008 Ian Kinsler was 1-for-3 in Monday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The second baseman's only hit was a three-run home run. Our View:Kinsler continues to swing a hot bat and now has 31 RBI and seven home runs on the season. |
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May 26, 2008 Ian Kinsler is challenging Philadelphia's Chase Utley as the top fantasy second baseman over the first two months of the season. Kinsler's numbers make him a hot commodity among fantasy owners and a prime candidate to sell high. The Rangers second baseman has 41 runs, 28 RBI, 14 stolen bases, six home runs and is hitting .292 on the season. Our View:Kinsler is stealing bases and hitting for power. Five of his six home runs have come in May, suggesting that as the weather warms, he could stay hot. While he's a strong sell high candidate, it should be noted he has the potential to join the 25/25 club this year. |
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May 25, 2008 Ian Kinsler went 1-for-5 with one run and one RBI in Sunday's close 2-1 win over the Indians. His hit went for a home run, his sixth of the season. Our View:Kinsler has now extended his hit streak to 10 games, notching 13 over the span, with 11 runs. |
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May 20, 2008 Ian Kinsler has quietly scored 17 runs over 16 games in May, according to MLB.com. He has scored 36 total runs over 43 games. Our View:Kinsler only has four home runs, but has 13 stolen bases, with a .298 batting average and a .360 on-base percentage. He is having a solid season under the radar. |
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May 12, 2008 Ian Kinsler had another stolen base on Sunday, giving him three in the last 10 games. Just as impressive the Rangers second baseman is 9-for-9 in his attempts. He is quietly hitting .306 with a .350 on base percentage. You hear very little praise for what he has been able to accomplish so far this year, but he out producing most of his peers save Chase Utley. Our View:Kinsler had a 20 home run -- 23 stolen base season in 2007, and at his current pace he will easily surpass that this year. |
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May 5, 2008 Ian Kinsler returns to the starting lineup on Saturday when Texas visits Oakland for a Monday night division battle. Our View:Kinsler has missed the last two games with a sore hamstring. |
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May 5, 2008 Ian Kinsler sat out his second straight game on Sunday due to his sore hamstrings, according to MLB.com. Manager Ron Washington said, "It's just precautionary. We don't want to run him out there and have something happen. We've got it covered. If it takes a couple of days, then it takes a couple of days." Our View:Kinsler said, "It's just that I need a couple of days. My legs are pretty sore, pretty tender. I want to make sure I don't end up like Hank Blalock. They have been bothering me for a while, and Saturday I woke up and they were pretty sore. I feel like I'll be ready to go Monday. I've been putting a lot of mileage on them, going from first to third, stealing bases, playing defense and stuff. I expect my body to hold up, but right now I think it just needs a little rest." It sounds like he will be fine, and just needs some rest. |
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May 3, 2008 Ian Kinsler has been scratched for tonight's game due to a sore hamstring, according to the Dallas Morning News. German Duran is covering his spot at second base. Our View:The Rangers state that Kinsler's hamstring has been bothering him for a day or so, and is not expected to be an injury that will keep him out of the lineup very long. |
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April 27, 2008 Ian Kinsler has reached base in all 25 games he's played in this season, the longest current streak in the American League. Our View:Kinsler has quietly had a terrific April. The Rangers second baseman is hitting .298 with 18 runs, 12 RBI and six stolen bases. |
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April 24, 2008 Ian Kinsler is going to sit out at his own request to rest his sore legs today, according to the Star Telegram. Our View:Kinsler only has one home run over 22 games, but is hitting fine overall, with a .278 average and 10 RBI. He isn't believed to be injured, and just needs a breather today. |
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April 20, 2008 Ian Kinsler hit a solo home run to lead off the first inning in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. Our View:The long ball was Kinsler's first of the season. While the Texas second baseman hasn't tapped his power potential -- he's been steady at the plate with seven RBI -- and has six stolen bases this April. |
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April 18, 2008 Ian Kinsler had a hit and an RBI on Friday night but he also swiped his sixth base on the young season for the Rangers. Our View:Kinsler went 10/10 as a rookie and upped that to 20/20 last year, and though he has failed to go deep yet, he appears on his way to possibly swiping 30 bases this season. |
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April 17, 2008 Ian Kinsler was 3-for-4 in Thursday's 4-1 win over Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays. Our View:The Texas second baseman raised his average to over .300, and has 10 runs scored on the season. |
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April 14, 2008 Ian Kinsler has a seven-game hitting streak and he will look to extend it tonight against hurler Ervin Santana and the Angels, according to MLB.com. Our View:Kinsler is hitting 15-for-48 overall, but is yet to hit his first homer in 12 games. |
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April 10, 2008 Ian Kinsler hit an RBI tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Thursday night to complete a doubleheader sweep. Kinsler was 1-for-4 in the second affair leaving his average at .294 as the team heads into the weekend action as hosts to the Toronto Blue Jays. |
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April 9, 2008 Ian Kinsler made his third fielding error of the season in an 8-1 loss to Baltimore on Tuesday. At least he still holds a solid .300 average over 30 at-bats, with four RBI. |
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April 1, 2008 Ian Kinsler should have rested and stayed out of the lineup with his fever on Monday, as he went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts. You have to wonder if Ramon Vazquez would have fared better in their 5-2 loss to Seattle. |
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March 31, 2008 The Dallas Morning News reports that Rangers' second baseman Ian Kinsler, who received some fluids after being thought out of tonight's lineup in Seattle, took batting practice in the cage and is now back in the starting lineup. Ramon Vazquez returns to his backup role after being name the probable starter earlier today. |
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March 31, 2008 Ian Kinsler will be scratched from the lineup on Monday due to a fever, according to the Dallas Morning News. Ramon Vazquez will take his spot at 2B. |
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March 26, 2008 Ian Kinsler had a tough day at the plate against San Diego on Wednesday as he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, while leaving three men on base. He still holds a stellar .424 spring average and should build upon his strong 2007 campaign. |
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February 29, 2008 The Rangers are considering batting Ian Kinsler solely at leadoff, rather than platooning with Frank Catalanotto, like he did in the second half of 2007, according to the Dallas Morning News. "There’s a chance of that," manager Ron Washington said Thursday. "I didn’t think of Ian as the prototypical leadoff guy last year, but he changed my mind. We’ll just wait and see what happens. I’m not going to make up my mind after one or two games." If Kinsler bats first this season, Catalanotto would drop to seventh or even eighth in the lineup. Kinsler will have to display quality discipline at the plate and maintain a quality OBP if he's going to lock down the leadoff role. |
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February 19, 2008 Following up on an earlier report on the imminent signing of second baseman Ian Kinsler: The Rangers and Kinsler have agreed in principal to a five-year, $22 million contract, according ESPN. The deal includes a club option for a sixth year that could earn the Ranger $32 million. Our View: |
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February 17, 2008 The Rangers projected lineup includes Ian Kinsler sliding all the way down to eighth in the batting order, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Kinsler spent most of the 2007 season hitting second. |
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