Kinsler

[Pochucker]

Whats up with Kinsler so far --no power or speed. Any theories --ankle still bothering him? Any projections going forward?

[k.k.]

I read some comments Kinsler made recently about his ankle and base stealing and he admitted it was a work in progress this year and that he's obviously not at 100%. I assume he'll improve as the season goes on, but no Kinsler owners, which includes me, can expect to get the SB production we got out of him last year.

[Ursa]

I was going to post something similar. He has apparently decided to hit for BA instead of power, choosing to go opposite field which "makes me a better hitter", according to him. His ankle is going to restrict his SBs far more than I was expecting when I drafted him as the severity of the injury wasn't fully apparent then.

All in all, it was probably not a good year to draft him though he won't be a total bust.

[Pochucker]

Thanks for the info --sounds little worse than I expected. I know ankle injuries can linger but I was hoping for big 2nd half. I just traded for him (probably gave up to much) traded Billingsley who burnt me 2nd half last yr and K.Johnson who I drafted but dont expect much from him 2nd half. Kinsler should at least give me runs and steady stream of ribbies.

[k.k.]

All in all, it was probably not a good year to draft him though he won't be a total bust.

Absolutely. I'm still glad I've got him. I'll just need someone else to step up accordingly.