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Who Should I Draft?

Ian Kinsler or Mike Napoli

Ian Kinsler
Ian Kinsler (2B)
Texas
Mike Napoli
Mike Napoli (C/1B)
Boston
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No experts recommend Mike Napoli over Ian Kinsler

ECR
27
118
Best Rank
17
55
Worst Rank
59
235
Composite ADP
29
100
30
134
31
134
26
78

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Average Auction Value
$24
$11

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AB
583
402
RUNS
99
65
HITS
150
103
1B
91
57
2B
34
20
3B
4
1
HRS
21
25
RBI
67
70
SB
21
2
CS
6
1
BB
66
56
SO
78
119
AVE
.262
.258
OBP
.339
.354
SLG
.445
.502
OPS
.788
.858
AB
655
352
RUNS
105
53
HITS
168
80
1B
102
45
2B
42
9
3B
5
2
HRS
19
24
RBI
72
56
SB
21
1
CS
9
0
BB
60
56
SO
90
125
AVE
.256
.227
OBP
.319
.333
SLG
.423
.469
OPS
.749
.812

“Kinsler went from a 30/30 player to a 20/20 player. We all know he is closer to the 30/30 potential and Kinsler seemed to be very ICE cold at a lot of bad times throughout the 2012 season. If Kinler remains consistent like players in the BEAST category should, you can get one of the most dynamic fantasy players in the game today at a scarce position. He will always be among the league leaders in runs.”

“Napoli is not near 100% with a hip injury. Despite being able to hit 24 HRs in a terrible year last season with Texas, and clubbing out 30 HRs in less than 120 games last season. Mike Nap comes into Boston as one of the preimere bats. Health is a huge concern this Spring with the hip, he may not even start the season. Will still need to be the Red Sox man, but keep in mind it is a long season and you always want to come in 100% healthy.”

“Kinsler has hit 18 or more HR and stolen more than 20 bases 5 of the last 6 seasons (other one due to injury), and 2 of those seasons were 30HR/30SB years.”

 

“Kinsler has a history of being injury-prone and has produced inconsistent power and average numbers, but still among the better options. ”

“There's potential for great value here. A 4th round pick just last season, Napoli moves to Boston, where he'll spend plenty of time at 1B. ”

“I believe his 30/30 seasons more than last year”

 

“Rollercoaster ride, but you should get .260/20/80/100/20 in the end”

 
 

“On my 2013 all bust team.”

 

“if he proves to be healthy in spring training then he could move into a second tier option”

 
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CBS Sports | May 22nd, 8:09pm
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler (intercostal strain), who is eligible to come off the disabled list...

Ian Kinsler to the DL, Jurickson Profar called up

MLB Injury News | May 20th, 9:00am
The Texas Rangers will get another look at one of their top prospects.  Unfortunately, the look...

Ian Kinsler lands on DL

CBS Sports | May 19th, 9:37pm
The Rangers announced that Ian Kinsler has been placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday due to an intercostal...

Rangers place Kinsler on DL, call up Profar - Ian Kinsler | TEX

Rotoworld | May 19th, 8:43pm
Rangers placed 2B Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 18, with an intercoastal...

Ian Kinsler decision coming shortly

CBS Sports | May 19th, 7:56pm
The Rangers will evaluate the status of second baseman Ian Kinsler Sunday, ESPN reports. Texas must decide...

Ian Kinsler (ribs) could need stint on the DL - Ian Kinsler | TEX

Rotoworld | May 19th, 7:02pm
The Rangers could place Ian Kinsler (ribs) on the disabled list.

Ian Kinsler to DL, Jurickson Profar called up

KFFL | May 19th, 6:50pm
The Texas Rangers have placed 2B Ian Kinsler (intercostal) on the 15-day disabled list because ...

Ian Kinsler to be evaluated Sunday

KFFL | May 19th, 4:51pm
Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (ribs) will be evaluated Sunday, May 19, .....

Ian Kinsler in danger of going on disabled list

KFFL | May 19th, 4:42pm
Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (ribs) is expected to be placed on the disabled list ...