Ian Kinsler and a what-if.

Two days later, Richard Durrett reported that Texas had approached Ian Kinsler with the idea of a shift from second base to first, asking the veteran for his input on a possible position switch. It was driven less by any concern over Kinsler’s defense than by an effort to find a way to get Jurickson Profar into the lineup.

“[The discussion was] more about how would you feel about playing first base,” Kinsler said. “It’s not like a direct ‘You’re going to first.’ My feeling is whatever I need (to do) to help this team win. Honestly, if they believe putting me at first base is going to field a better team, I’m all for it. Bottom line is I signed a long-term extension to win a championship. If…