Detroit Tigers: Five Potential Destinations for Ian Kinsler
By Jason Reed
2. New York Yankees
The New York Yankees further proved they are in rebuilding mode, trading away Brian McCann to the Houston Astros. While now the Yankees are absolutely stacked in minor league talent, they could reap the benefits of Ian Kinsler. Kinsler would come into second, moving Starlin Castro to the DH position, providing a nice power bat along side Gary Sanchez.
The Yankees could afford this deal more than any team on the list, as their farm system is a gold mine. New York currently has six prospects in the top 100 prospect list. They may have to trade one or two to get Kinsler, but it may not hurt their organization as much as you would think. Blake Rutherford is an option, as there are already two outfield prospects ahead of him, and an established Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner. Perhaps him and #5-ranked third baseman Miguel Andujar may be enough. If not, New York could package Castro with this deal and Detroit may not be able to reject.
Kinsler would provide an instant spark at Yankee Stadium. Hitting in front of Gary Sanchez, the two could provide one of the best 1-2 punches in baseball. His contract is the perfect length for New York as well. Kinsler would serve two solid seasons at second, allowing more time for prospects Gleyber Torres and Jorge Mateo to be big league ready.