Looking to unload Rougie probably isn't the right phrase. Considering using him to upgrade the team, I think you can put a lot of players in that category.
As for comparing him to Kinsler,
Kinsler also drew walks, and didn't strike out nearly as much. If you believe its about OBP, OBP, OBP, Kinsler was at a completely other level when he was in his first seasons as a Ranger.
Kinsler was also a better baserunner. And defender.
The fact that Odor can pull off a 33 home run, 33 doubles season and keep his OPS below .800 is a feat almost exclusively reserved for high-strikeout first baseman.
As for comparing him to Kinsler,
Kinsler also drew walks, and didn't strike out nearly as much. If you believe its about OBP, OBP, OBP, Kinsler was at a completely other level when he was in his first seasons as a Ranger.
Kinsler was also a better baserunner. And defender.
The fact that Odor can pull off a 33 home run, 33 doubles season and keep his OPS below .800 is a feat almost exclusively reserved for high-strikeout first baseman.