Cedric Mullins’ Emergence In Baltimore
2021/06/the-orioles-breakout-performer.htmlThere's room to debate where Mullins truly fits among players like Guerrero, Ohtani, Fernando Tatis Jr., Marcus Semien, Carlos Correa and Matt Olson this year.
Astros Notes: Click, Luxury Tax, McCullers, Garcia
2021/06/astros-notes-click-luxury-tax-mccullers-garcia.htmlCarlos Correa or Justin Verlander) left for another team.
2021-22 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings
2021/06/2021-22-mlb-free-agent-power-rankings-3.htmlCarlos Correa.
The Blue Jays Other Key Free Agent Signing Is Paying Off
2021/05/marcus-semiens-offensive-resurgence.htmlThe upcoming free agent shortstop class has drawn plenty of attention, with Corey Seager, Trevor Story, Javier Baez and Carlos Correa all hitting the market.
Carlos Correa vs. Trevor Story
2021/04/carlos-correa-vs-trevor-story.htmlIn the comment section on my recent 2021-22 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings, there was a lot of debate about the merits of shortstops Carlos Correa and Trevor Story, who seem to clearly fall behind Corey Seager in the upcoming free agent class.
2021-22 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings
2021/04/2021-22-mlb-free-agent-power-rankings-2.htmlEven with Lindor locked up, the 2021-22 free agent shortstop class still includes seven starting-caliber players in Seager, Carlos Correa, Trevor Story, Javier Baez, Marcus Semien, Andrelton Simmons, and Jose Iglesias.
Quick Hits: Sanchez, Correa, Torres
2021/04/quick-hits-sanchez-correa-torres.htmlThere are few issues more central to the Astros' future than Carlos Correa's impending free agency.
Latest On Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez
2021/04/cubs-rumors-anthony-rizzo-extension-javier-baez.html(Baez, Corey Seager, Trevor Story, Carlos Correa and Marcus Semien will all hit the market next winter.) "No one was going to get more than Lindor, and you’ve got to be honest about it," Baez said.
Carlos Correa Discusses Extension Talks With Astros
2021/04/carlos-correa-discusses-extension-talks-with-astros.htmlBut it doesn't appear the Astros' Carlos Correa will join Lindor in forgoing a trip to the open market next winter.
Mets, Francisco Lindor Agree On Ten-Year Extension
2021/04/mets-to-extend-francisco-lindor.htmlIt remains loaded, with Corey Seager, Trevor Story, Carlos Correa and Javier Baez all slated for the open market.
Quick Hits: Strange-Gordon, Seager, Universal DH, MLBTR Origins
2021/03/quick-hits-strange-gordon-seager-universal-dh-mlbtr-origins.htmlExtension negotiations with Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa have drawn plenty of headlines in recent days.
Mets, Francisco Lindor At Impasse In Extension Talks
2021/03/mets-rumors-francisco-lindor-10-years-325-million-12-years-385-million.htmlIf he agrees to forgo that trip to the open market, it'd create less competition for the likes of Corey…
No Movement In Extension Talks Between Astros, Carlos Correa
2021/03/astros-offered-carlos-correa-extension-in-six-year-120mm-range.htmlWith no movement from the team in recent days and Correa unwilling to negotiate in-season, it seems he'll hit free agency at the end of the year.
Astros, Lance McCullers Jr. “Deep” Into Extension Talks
2021/03/astros-have-made-extension-offer-to-lance-mccullers-jr.htmlOf course, the Astros also have a few other high-profile free agents-to-be - including righties Zack Greinke and Justin Verlander and shortstop Carlos Correa - so general manager James Click & Co.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2021/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-13.htmlBaez is not setting a deadline on contract talks, and may be keen on avoiding a free agent market that could boast fellow shortstops Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager, Trevor Story, Carlos Correa, among others.
AL West Notes: Rangers, Lyles, Astros, Díaz, Odorizzi, Javier
2021/03/al-west-notes-rangers-lyles-astros-diaz-odorizzi-javier.htmlThat said, Diaz is the best fit as a backup at shortstop, and Carlos Correa hasn't exactly been an iron man.
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Angels
2021/03/offseason-in-review-los-angeles-angels-10.htmlFurthermore, next winter is slated to feature a star-studded class of free-agent shortstops (Lindor, Corey Seager, Carlos Correa, Trevor Story and Javier Baez lead the pack), so the Angels may just be biding their time with Iglesias as they wait for any of those players to hit the market.
AL West Notes: Correa, France, Athletics
2021/03/astros-rumors-carlos-correa-extension-talks.htmlAstros shortstop Carlos Correa projects as one of the top free agents on next year's market, though both he and the team have made clear that they hope to hammer out an extension before he reaches the market.
2021-22 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings
2021/03/2021-22-mlb-free-agent-power-rankings.htmlAnd Story is a full 22 months older than Carlos Correa.
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2021/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros-12.htmlThe same has typically been true of second baseman Jose Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa, even though both players endured down years in 2020.
Nationals Will Make Extension Offers To Juan Soto, Trea Turner In Near Future
2021/03/nationals-will-make-extension-offers-to-juan-soto-trea-turner-in-near-future.htmlOne way or another, a market price will be set for star shortstops as Francisco Lindor, Javier Baez, Carlos Correa, Marcus Semien, Trevor Story, and Corey Seager all sign new contracts.
Quick Hits: Cishek, Souza, Herrera
2021/03/quick-hits-cishek-souza-herrera.htmlThe Astros very much prefer to stay under the luxury tax to avoid the worsening of the draft pick compensation they might receive if Carlos Correa, Justin Verlander, Zack Greinke, or Lance McCullers Jr.
Astros Sign Jake Odorizzi
2021/03/astros-to-sign-jake-odorizzi.htmlWith McCullers, Carlos Correa, and possibly Justin Verlander all in line to receive qualifying offers next winter, the Astros may be planning to reload their farm system with extra compensatory picks should these players all reject a QO and sign elsewhere.
Latest On Jake Odorizzi
2021/03/astros-looking-at-jake-odorizzi.htmlAs Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic noted last month, exceeding the threshold would reduce the draft pick compensation Houston could receive for their slate of potential qualifying offer recipients (Carlos Correa and McCullers among them) next winter.
MLBTR Poll: Shortstop Extension Candidates
2021/02/mltr-poll-shortstop-extension-candidates.htmlThe Mets' Francisco Lindor, the Dodgers' Corey Seager, the Rockies' Trevor Story, the Astros' Carlos Correa and the Cubs' Javier Baez are on track to lead a tremendous free-agent class at short next offseason, though it's conceivable any of them could instead opt for long-term security with a new deal this spring.