Detroit Tigers: Five Potential Destinations for Ian Kinsler

4. Colorado Rockies

Now this one is very fantasy-like and would be something you see in MLB: The Show. But it has somewhat of enough merit to be included on this list. I know you’re saying, “But the Rockies already have one of baseball’s best in DJ LeMahieu at second!” Yes, they do; however, they also have a giant hole at first base, and that is where Kinsler comes in.

LeMahieu is a second baseman that can play third base as well. He has played 41 games in his career at third base, so he has some credibility there. Third isn’t the only other position LeMahieu has played, as he has played first base as well. Granted, it has only been for four games with a combined 14 innings, but it’s possible. LeMahieu is very tall at 6-foot-4 and could definitely make the move to first base. Not only would that fill a hole at first, it would put Gold Glove winners at first, second, and third base.

Kinsler would undoubtedly make Colorado the best-hitting infield, if they weren’t already. Minus the catcher, with Kinsler the Rockies infield last season would have batted .302 with 107 home runs, and 404 runs scored. Put Kinsler into an even more hitter-friendly ballpark and his numbers may excel even further. To get this deal done, the Rockies may have to trade #6 overall prospect Brendan Rogers along with other various smaller minor league players. Would it be worth it? Only time would tell. As awesome as it would be to see that infield perform together, the Rockies may just keep it simple and acquire a traditional first baseman.