Jeff Luhnow Reflects On Decision To Pass On Kris Bryant
2016/09/jeff-luhnow-reflects-on-decision-to-pass-on-kris-bryant.htmlOf their ten first-round picks from 2011 to 2016, six were position players, and three of those (George Springer, Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman) clearly look to be significant parts of their future.
AL West Notes: Correa, Gamel, Rangers
2016/09/carlos-correa-shoulder-examined-inflammation.htmlThe Astros will be without shortstop Carlos Correa for at least two games as he travels back to Houston to get his ailing shoulder examined, manager A.J.
Mid-Season Prospect Call-Ups Impacting The Post-Season Race
2016/08/mid-season-prospec-call-ups-the-post-season-race.htmlPlayers including Carlos Correa, Francisco Lindor, Kyle Schwarber, Miguel Sano, Steven Matz, Michael Conforto, Luis Severino, Stephen Piscotty and Joe Ross all made major contributions to contending teams -- though all of their clubs didn't ultimately qualify for the postseason.
Post-Trade Deadline Contender Needs (American League)
2016/08/post-trade-deadline-contender-needs-al.htmlJose Altuve, Carlos Correa and George Springer continue to be great, but they're not getting enough help from the rest of the lineup.
Lourdes Gurriel Declared Free Agent
2016/08/lourdes-gurriel-declared-free-agent.htmlThe younger Gurriel will require probably a year or two of minor league seasoning, which could give Houston give to figure out where exactly it would fit him into a lineup already stocked with established and young talent (Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman, A.J.
Madison Bumgarner Hires Legacy Agency
2016/07/madison-bumgarner-hires-legacy-agency.htmlThe Legacy Agency represents a wide variety of notable players, including young position player stars such as Mookie Betts and Carlos Correa and youthful hurlers including Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez.
Astros Promote Alex Bregman
2016/07/astros-promote-alex-bregman-dfa-danny-worth.htmlThat would require Houston to move Carlos Correa elsewhere, however (likely third base); notably, MVP candidate Jose Altuve mans second base.
Ex-Cardinals Scouting Director Chris Correa Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Astros’ Data Breach
2016/07/chris-correa-cardinals-46-months-prison-astros.htmlFormer Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for his role in the illegal breach of the Astros' proprietary computer network, reports David Barron of the Houston Chronicle.
Knocking Down The Door: Berrios, Crawford, Dahl, Haniger, Peterson
2016/07/knocking-down-the-door-berrios-crawford-dahl-haniger-peterson.htmlExpectations for any highly-touted shortstop prospect will be immense thanks to Carlos Correa, Francisco Lindor and Corey Seager.
AL West News & Rumors: Cishek, Lind, Soto, Gurriel, Astros
2016/07/al-west-news-rumors-cishek-lind-soto-gurriel-astros.htmlThe Astros obviously want to keep their superstar second baseman (who has played in 183 consecutive games) as fresh as possible down the stretch, and the likes of George Springer or Carlos Correa could also get some DH time for similar reasons.
Astros Sign Yulieski Gurriel
2016/07/astros-to-sign-yulieski-gurriel.htmlThe organization already has a superstar combination up the middle, with Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve, which would seem to make Gurriel a fit at third.
Looking For A Match In A Zack Cozart Trade
2016/06/looking-for-a-match-in-a-zack-cozart-trade.htmlAstros: Hear me out! Most agree that Carlos Correa is not a great defensive shortstop; moving him to third has long been discussed as a possibility.
NL Central Notes: McCutchen, Cole, Cubs, Cardinals, Brewers
2016/06/pirates-wont-trade-mccutchen-cole.htmlThe sentencing of former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa for his crimes in the breach of the Astros' proprietary computer network has been pushed back for a third time, reports the Houston Chronicle's David Barron (via Twitter).
Examining The Yulieski Gurriel Market
2016/06/where-will-yulieski-gurriel-sign.htmlTop prospect Alex Bregman is ripping up Double-A pitching and has already seen some time at third base in preparation for a future position change since Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve have the middle infield locked down.
Knocking Down The Door: Bregman, Healy, De Leon, Renfroe, Lively
2016/06/knocking-down-the-door-bregman-healy-de-leon-renfroe-lively.htmlAnd while the next Carlos Correa probably isn't waiting in the wings—check back in another decade or so—it's possible that Alex Bregman can give them a much-needed spark before their season goes completely down the drain.
Phillies Select Mickey Moniak With First Overall Pick
2016/06/phillies-select-mickey-moniak-with-first-overall-pick.htmlRather, somewhat like the Astros did in going with Carlos Correa over Byron Buxton back in 2012, the idea would be to take a more affordable player with hopes of adding yet more talent later in the draft.
20 Top Prospects Whose Call-Ups Could Impact The Trade Market
2016/06/20-top-prospects-whose-call-ups-could-impact-the-trade-market.htmlYoungsters like Carlos Correa, Kyle Schwarber, Steven Matz, Michael Conforto, Luis Severino, and Stephen Piscotty all played significant roles for organizations that made the post-season.
Cardinals “Unlikely” To Receive Hacking Punishment Before June Draft
2016/05/cardinals-unlikely-to-receive-hacking-punishment-before-june-draft.htmlLouis scouting director Chris Correa has been postponed multiple times.
Central Notes: Chris Correa, Brewers, Molitor
2016/05/central-notes-chris-correa-brewers-molitor.htmlFormer Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa, who is pleading guilty to criminal charges for his role in the Cardinals' unauthorized access of the Astros' proprietary computer network, has had his sentencing hearing pushed back from June 6 to July 5 at the request of the probation office, reports David Barron of the Houston Chronicle (links to Twitter).
AL Notes: Astros, Yankees, Choo
2016/05/al-notes-astros-yankees-choo.htmlIf the ex-LSU standout does break in with the Astros this season, it's unlikely to come at short, where the team already has young star Carlos Correa firmly entrenched.
AL Central Notes: Petricka, Danks, Castellanos, Pitching, Lindor
2016/05/al-central-notes-petricka-danks-castellanos-pitching-lindor.htmlSimply put, Lindor has been the more valuable contributor than fellow young star Carlos Correa since both debuted, with the former's large advantage on defense more than making up for the latter's slight offensive edge.
Central Notes: Diaz, Lindor, Cole
2016/03/central-notes-diaz-lindor-cole.htmlCarlos Correa is an incredibly exciting young shortstop, but in comparison, Francisco Lindor of the Indians doesn't get enough hype, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports argues.
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2016/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros-8.htmlHouston may have been more financially limited than it had hoped entering the offseason due to Colby Rasmus' acceptance of the qualifying offer, but shedding Lowrie's $7.5MM salary for the 2016 season and the $6.5MM he's owed in 2017 (plus a $1MM buyout on a 2018 option) was a well-executed move on Houston's behalf; Carlos Correa immediately established himself as a superstar with Lowrie sidelined last year, and with Marwin Gonzalez and Luis Valbuena on the roster, the Astros had affordable infield depth that made Lowrie somewhat superfluous.
AL Notes: Correa, Beltran, Gordon
2016/03/al-notes-correa-beltran-gordon.htmlAstros shortstop Carlos Correa is just the megastar-to-be for Major League Baseball, Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan writes -- Correa is not quite as brash as Bryce Harper can sometimes be, but more outwardly confident than Mike Trout, and might just have that kind of exceptional talent.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Fowler, Greinke, Pirates
2016/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-fowler-greinke-pirates.htmlBaseball Essential pitted Carlos Correa vs.