Astros Announce World Series Roster
2021/10/astros-announce-world-series-roster-2.htmlCarlos Correa…
2021-22 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
2021/11/top-50-mlb-free-agent-rankings.htmlCarlos Correa.
Poll: Astros/Braves, Who Wins The World Series?
2021/10/poll-astros-braves-who-wins-the-world-series.htmlJose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman, Yuli Gurriel) of its last two pennant winners, plus a pitching staff that has been almost entirely overhauled since the Astros were last in the World Series in 2019.
How The Astros Built Their AL Championship Team
2021/10/how-the-astros-built-their-al-championship-team.htmlHomegrown, amateur draft: Jason Castro (2008 draft, first round, 10th pick), Carlos Correa (2012 draft, 1-1), Alex Bregman (2015, 1-2), Kyle Tucker (2015, 1-5), Jake Meyers (2017, 13-391), Chas McCormick (2017, 21-631).
Dipoto: Mariners Prioritizing “Adaptable” Free Agents
2021/10/dipoto-mariners-prioritizing-adaptable-free-agents.htmlESPN's Buster Olney recently explored the manner in which the Mariners are a good fit for many of the top-ranked shortstops in this year's free-agent market, where Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Javier Baez and Trevor Story will all be available.
Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Angels
2021/11/will-the-angels-finally-land-a-marquee-starter-this-offseason.htmlThis winter offers an incredible collection of free agent middle infielders, although a run at any of Marcus Semien, Trevor Story or Javier Baez (to say nothing of top-of-the-market superstars Carlos Correa and Corey Seager) would add another huge multi-year investment to the books.
Daniels: Rangers Willing To Consider Long-Term Free Agent Contracts This Winter
2021/10/daniels-rangers-willing-to-consider-long-term-free-agent-contracts-this-winter.htmlThis year's free agent class is famously shortstop-heavy, with Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Dallas-area native Trevor Story and Javier Baez all likely to land significant contracts.
Free Agent Notes: Shortstops, Belt, Seager, Hernandez
2021/10/free-agent-notes-shortstops-belt-seager-hernandez.htmlAfter asking 11 rival evaluators to rate the offseason's top five free agent shortstops on a 1-5 grading scale, ESPN's Buster Olney reveals the final order was Corey Seager, Carlos Correa, Marcus Semien, Trevor Story, and Javier Baez, with Seager claiming 50 of a possible 55 points.
Latest On Mets, Javier Baez
2021/10/latest-on-mets-javier-baez.htmlStill, he's not in position to land the top-of-the-market deals of players like Carlos Correa or Corey Seager, as Baez has been prone to bouts of offensive inconsistency.
Cashman Discusses Yankees’ Offseason, Provides Injury Updates
2021/10/cashman-discusses-yankees-offseason-provides-injury-updates.htmlAll three of Corey Seager, Carlos Correa, and Trevor Story would bring a significant potential for star-level production to the Bronx -- as might Marcus Semien or the enigmatic Javier Baez, potentially -- and each would offer a significant defensive upgrade over incumbent Gleyber Torres.
Offseason Outlook: New York Yankees
2021/10/after-resetting-their-luxury-tax-penalty-are-the-yankees-ready-to-spend-bigger-this-winter.htmlAny of Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Javier Baez, or Trevor Story would cost a hefty sum, yet any would also provide a marked improvement over Torres' shaky shortstop defense and his average offensive output over the last two seasons.
AL East Notes: Yankees, Barnes, Harvey
2021/10/al-east-notes-yankees-barnes-harvey.htmlMarcus Semien is also a candidate, but Sherman isn't as bullish on the chances of Carlos Correa, Trevor Story, or Javier Baez ending up in the Bronx.
Quick Hits: Carpenter, Correa, Garcia
2021/10/quick-hits-carpenter-correa-garcia.htmlDespite his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal and the negative public sentiment that's followed him since, expect Carlos Correa to cash in big this winter, writes The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Ricketts: Cubs Will Be “Active” In Free Agency
2021/10/cubs-rumors-owner-active-free-agency.htmlGordon Wittenmyer's recent interview with Carlos Correa over at NBC Sports Chicago will no doubt have Cubs fans dreaming of a mega-deal for a new franchise shortstop, but it's hard to imagine the team going in such an aggressive direction not even a year into this retooling/rebuilding process.
Astros’ ALCS Roster Does Not Include Lance McCullers Jr.
2021/10/astros-alcs-roster-does-not-include-lance-mccullers-jr.htmlCarlos Correa…
Red Sox Announce ALCS Roster
2021/10/red-sox-2021-alcs-roster-sawamura-hernandez-barnes-davis.htmlIt'd certainly be ideal if he had better command of his pitches, but his stinginess in yielding hits, regardless of platoon situation, could prove critical against a balanced Houston lineup that is deep in impact lefties (Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, Michael Brantley) and righties (Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman).
Carlos Correa Discusses Free Agency
2021/10/carlos-correa-discusses-free-agency.htmlCarlos Correa's top priority is getting the Astros back to the World Series, so while the star shortstop's free agency will be a hot topic once the season is over, Correa doesn't want his 2021 campaign to end any time soon.
Offseason Outlook: San Francisco Giants
2021/11/the-giants-are-set-for-one-of-the-busiest-and-maybe-biggest-spending-offseasons-of-any-team.htmlTaylor wouldn't be as expensive as any of the "big five" shortstops (Seager, Semien, Carlos Correa, Javier Baez, and Trevor Story) but he would still require a significant multi-year contract, and some draft pick compensation since he'll be turning down the Dodgers' qualifying offer.
Gio Urshela Discusses Position Change
2021/10/gio-urshela-discusses-position-change.htmlThe market is loaded with stars, such as Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Trevor Story, Javier Baez and Chris Taylor.
Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers
2021/10/rangers-trade-rumors-offseason-outlook-free-agency.htmlAn all-out pursuit of the market's top players like Carlos Correa or Corey Seager would still register as a surprise, but there are plenty of productive under-30 options slated to hit free agency.
Yankees Attempted To Acquire Andrelton Simmons At Trade Deadline
2021/10/yankees-attempted-to-acquire-andrelton-simmons-at-trade-deadline.htmlThere might even be more teams looking for a short-term option like Simmons than there are clubs with surefire intentions to pursue the Correa/Seager/Story/Baez/Semien/Taylor class of free agent.
Previewing The 2021-22 Free Agent Class: Shortstops
2021/10/previewing-the-2021-22-free-agent-class-shortstops.htmlCarlos Correa (27 years old next April): A former first overall pick and top prospect, Correa has long been on a trajectory towards a free agent megadeal.
Astros Owner Jim Crane Discusses Correa, Verlander, Gurriel, Baker
2021/10/astros-owner-jim-crane-discusses-correa-verlander-gurriel-baker.htmlWith several major names scheduled to hit free agency, Crane said his team plans to "definitely be in the mix" to sign Carlos Correa, and "I think we have a chance" to retain the shortstop's services.
Tigers’ GM Al Avila Discuses Offseason Priorities
2021/10/tigers-gm-al-avila-discuses-offseason-priorities.htmlThe upcoming free agent class is loaded, and there's already been speculation about the possibility of Astros star Carlos Correa reuniting with former Houston skipper A.J.