[quote name='GhostShark']The biggest problem here is that Kinsler's production (WAR, UZR and all that good stuff) would be subpar for an OF. He would essentially be costing the team money, and probably lots of it if he is in the OF. It'd be less of a loss (but still a loss) if he moved to first base. I fully expect him to be a 1B next season and Olt to be traded sometime soon in a package for a hitter, or perhaps a pitcher.
However, I think Ian is more suited for 1B than OF, but also is better suited for a place in the order that isn't leading off. Leave leading off to Andrus (if he is still on the team) or Gentry/Profar. Maybe his numbers will rise, who knows.
The Rangers FO has had nearly 30 million, maybe more, to work with this offseason and they've done nearly nothing but sign Soria and Soto. Part of me wants to believe that JD has something brewing that we don't know about, but part of me also believes that the Rangers want to bring up their youth this year and see what they truly have. It might not be a rebuilding year, per say, but I wouldn't surprised if you see a drastically different Rangers team across all aspects of the game.[/QUOTE]
Kinsler's bat plays better in the OF than at 1B, and he's athletic enough to cover a corner OF spot. Him moving to 1B takes Olt's most obvious position anyway.
I like the Anibal signing for the Cubs. Garza, Samardzija, Anibal, and Baker could be an excellent rotation. If Rizzo and Castro progress the Cubs could contend for the postseason next year. As for Anibal, his fastball velocity improved the last two years, as did his first strike%.
If I were the Angels I'd keep Bourjos and trade Trumbo and/or Morales. Or just dump Wells already.