Ian Kinsler’s contract extension with the Texas Rangers expected to be announced –MLB UPDATE
The Texas Rangers are expected to announce the new deal they have reached with Ian Kinsler, the team’s talented and incredibly skilful second baseman. The deal, which is said to be of five years, will have $75 million for the player on offer.
But before the deal is formally announced, which indeed is tentative for now, the player would have to go through physical on Tuesday, April 10. The results still awaited, and as soon as they are announced, Kinsler will officially get the deal.
Ian Kinsler, like the team management, hopes he will have the declaration of being healthy. This, it goes without saying, will be of crucial importance for sealing the five-year multimillion dollar deal now.
"We got every test done to figure that out," Kinsler said. "Hopefully they'll all come back positive."
His new deal with the Rangers will not be a good news for himself alone. Other teammates feel equally thrilled for the deal to transpire soon. In the eyes of Nelson Cruz, Kinsler is one of the best second basemen in the league.
"I'm really happy for him, he's one of the best second basemen in the league," outfielder Nelson Cruz said. "I couldn't be happier."
David Murphy, on the other hand, who agrees with Cruz’s assessment of the player, calls Kinsler the ultimate competitor – which he indeed is.
"Well deserved," outfielder David Murphy said. "He is as complete of a player as you'll see in the big leagues and has the best instincts of any player I've ever played with. He loves the game. He's the ultimate competitor."
Once the results are declared and the deal is signed, Kinsler will indeed be a force to reckon with. Not that he has only come to the Rangers, Kinsler – in essence, has remained one of the successful and strong players in the league.
How he maintains his grip on the game will be a treat to watch not only for the Rangers’ fans, but also the followers of the game around the world. That is what will make Kinsler ever more fascinating player in the eyes of the world.
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