MLBTR Originals
2017/04/mlbtr-originals-177.htmlThough a contract extension between Carlos Correa and the Astros may look like something of an unlikely possibility in the near future, Charlie Wilmoth looks at what a potential Correa extension could look like if the two sides did explore a multi-year arrangement.
What Might A Carlos Correa Extension Look Like?
2017/04/what-might-a-carlos-correa-extension-look-like.htmlGreg Genske, the agent for Astros phenom Carlos Correa, made news this week when he told FanRag's Jon Heyman his client "is never going to do an multiyear contract" before he becomes eligible for free agency following the 2021 season.
AL West Notes: A’s, Rangers, Astros
2017/04/al-west-notes-as-rangers-astros.htmlThe Astros faced a scary situation in Oakland on Saturday when shortstop Carlos Correa left early after taking a 96 mph fastball from Frankie Montas to the left hand.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Lindor, Jays, D-backs, Bumgarner, Bucs, Mets
2017/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-lindor-jays-d-backs-bumgarner-bucs-mets.htmlThe 3rd Man In profiles and interviews draft-bound shortstop prospect Ricardo De La Torre, who has received guidance from Lindor and the Astros' Carlos Correa.
5 Key Stories: 4/8/17 – 4/15/17
2017/04/5-key-stories-4817-41517.htmlCarlos Correa lays out conditions for extension.
Would Carlos Correa Consider An Early-Career Extension?
2017/04/carlos-correa-not-interested-in-early-career-extension.htmlTODAY: Correa tells Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle that he wasn't aware of his agent's comments and provided a somewhat different outlook, noting that he'd be "more than glad to listen" if approached with an offer.
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2017/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros-9.htmlThe four newcomers will complement righties in Springer, Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Yulieski Gurriel and Evan Gattis.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Astros, Jays, Cubs, Bucs, Nats
2017/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-astros-jays-cubs-bucs-nats.htmlThe Unbalanced wonders which young shortstop is the American League's best: the Astros' Carlos Correa, the Indians' Francisco Lindor or the Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts.
Pre-Arb Deals: Lindor, Duvall, Sano, Franco, Odor, Realmuto
2017/03/pre-arb-deals-lindor-duvall-sano-franco-odor.htmlWe have already covered a few notable salaries for 2017: Kris Bryant set a record at $1.05MM; Mookie Betts didn't agree with the Red Sox, but still got $950K; and Astros star Carlos Correa was renewed at the minimum after failing to see eye to eye.
Pre-Arb Contracts Of Note: Correa, Syndergaard, Turner
2017/03/pre-arb-contracts-of-note-correa-syndergaard-turner.htmlThe Astros ended up renewing their own pre-arb star, Carlos Correa, per Jon Heyman of Fan Rag.
AL Notes: Rays, Astros, Orioles, Red Sox
2017/02/al-notes-rays-astros-orioles-red-sox.htmlHowever, Luhnow mentioned that having two extra draft picks resulting from ex-Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa's hacking of the Astros and five top 100 prospects could help him swing a deal at some point (Twitter links).
Astros, Marwin Gonzalez Avoid Arbitration
2017/02/astros-marwin-gonzalez-avoid-arbitration.htmlGonzalez has nearly 1700 innings of shortstop under his belt at the Major League level, though the emergence of Carlos Correa has limited his time at that position in recent years.
5 Key Stories: 1/29/17 – 2/3/17
2017/02/5-key-stories-12917-2317.htmlCardinals punished for Astros data breach scandal: Major League Baseball's investigation into former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa's breach of the Astros' proprietary database came to a conclusion this week.
Chris Correa Alleges That Astros Improperly Utilized Cardinals Data
2017/01/chris-correa-alleges-that-astros-improperly-utilized-cardinals-data.html12:16pm: Manfred has issued a statement disputing elements of Correa's account.
Cardinals To Pay Two Draft Picks, $2MM To Astros As Fine In Data Breach Scandal
2017/01/cardinals-to-send-two-draft-picks-to-astros-pay-2mm-fine-for-data-breach-scandal.htmlManfred also announced that former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa, who was fired and sentenced to prison time for accessing the Astros' database, has been placed on the "permanently ineligible" list, thus banning him from baseball.
5 Key Stories: 1/21/17 – 1/28/17
2017/01/5-key-stories-12117-12817.htmlDecision coming soon on Cardinals-Astros hacking scandal: New details in ex-Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa's hacking of the Astros' computer systems came to the fore Saturday.
Latest On Cardinals-Astros Hacking Scandal
2017/01/latest-on-cardinals-astros-hacking-scandal.htmlDistrict Judge Lynn Hughes' choice to unseal details concerning ex-Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa's hacking of the Astros' email and player evaluation systems beginning in 2012.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Orioles, Mariners, Braun, Cutch, Porcello
2017/01/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-orioles-mariners-braun-cutch-porcello.htmlChin Music Baseball believes shortstop Carlos Correa will be the Astros' most important offensive player next season.
Astros Sign Carlos Beltran
2016/12/astros-to-sign-carlos-beltran.htmlThose three veterans will join a young core that includes Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman and George Springer, alongside top second baseman Jose Altuve.
Astros Sign Josh Reddick
2016/11/astros-to-sign-josh-reddick.htmlThe message all along from GM Jeff Luhnow was that the organization would be aggressive in building around a core that includes top-quality players such as Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, George Springer, and the fast-rising Alex Bregman.
Astros Interested In Brian McCann
2016/11/brian-mccann-trade-rumor-astros-yankees.htmlHouston's lineup is pretty heavy in terms of right-handed hitters, with George Springer, Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Evan Gattis and Yulieski Gurriel all hitting from the right side of the dish.
Quick Hits: Cubs, Indians, Astros, McCann, Red Sox
2016/10/quick-hits-cubs-indians-astros-mccann-red-sox.htmlWith catcher/designated hitter Evan Gattis joining Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, George Springer, Alex Bregman and Yulieski Gurriel, the Astros are slated to have at least six right-handed batters in their lineup next year.
Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros
2016/10/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-8.htmlAt the outset of the season, the Astros had an enviable long-term core of position players consisting of second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa and right fielder George Springer.
Offseason Outlook: St. Louis Cardinals
2016/11/offseason-outlook-st-louis-cardinals-7.htmlThe organization could potentially be punished for former scouting director Chris Correa's hacking of the Astros' database, and it's unclear whether that punishment could affect the team's drafting or something else.
Manfred: MLB Nearing Completion Of Investigation Into Cardinals-Astros Hacking Case
2016/10/manfred-mlb-nearing-completion-investigation-cardinals-astros-hacking-rumors.htmlThe individual seemingly directly responsible for mining information from the computer systems of the Houston organization, then-Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa, has already paid an extremely heavy price with a prison sentence and order to pay restitution.