Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa will not be joining the Cubs, with the 28-year-old All-Star shortstop agreeing to a massive long-term deal with the Giants.

Xander Bogaerts then landed his own 11-year deal, worth $280 million, with the Padres. [Did a bus just run over Jed Hoyer and the Cubs' offseason?](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/did-bus-just-run-over-cubs-president-jed-hoyers-offseason-efforts) [emerged with heavy interest](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/how-aaron-judges-return-yankees-impacts-cubs-carlos-correa) after failing to land Aaron Judge, who returned to the Yankees on a nine-year deal.

The Giants got their man, agreeing to a massive contract with free agent shortstop Carlos Correa, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area.

To try and catch the Dodgers and free-spending San Diego Padres in the NL West, the Giants have gone big this winter. In Correa, the Giants are betting on a 28-year-old shortstop who is just one year removed from winning the Platinum Glove given to the best fielder in baseball. The Giants and Carlos Correa are in agreement on a 13-year, $350 million contract, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area.

The Minnesota Twins view Carlos Correa as their primary target, and the San Francisco Giants also are believed to be in the mix.

The Mets may also have to explore interest in top prospects like [Brett Baty](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/brett-baty-OeAGWbmRbSQbZbMs/) and [Mark Vientos](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/mark-vientos-coHCxkdyIxthYOea/). After missing out on [Yankees](https://theathletic.com/mlb/team/yankees/) slugger [Aaron Judge](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/aaron-judge-SFIT5wwDvRYLsber/), the Giants face significant pressure to find a franchise pillar with which to build around. He settled for a three-year, $105.3 million agreement with the Twins, then opted out after hitting 22 home runs with an .834 OPS. A foray by the Mets may invigorate clubs like Minnesota or San Francisco to meet the demands of Correa and his representative, Scott Boras. Although advanced defensive metrics dinged him in 2022, Correa won the Platinum Glove as the sport’s best defender with With penalties, the Mets’ total payroll would be approximately $421 million, by far the highest in major-league history.

After returning from the finger bruise, Correa was one of the sport's best players. He hit .299/.376/.488 in 487 plate appearances from mid-May onwards. Among ...

[Jeff Passan of ESPN](https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1602887992313626625) first reported Correa and the Giants had agreed to a 13-year, $350MM contract. In the process, he becomes the new face of the Giants — a role the club hopes he’ll effectively hold well into the next decade. They’re now facing an uncertain shortstop situation, with [Kyle Farmer](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/farmeky01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral) and [Royce Lewis](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lewisro02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral) looking like the top internal options. [tweets](https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1602891690263584771) Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Correa becomes the second free agent to land a 13-year contract, matching the record length secured by [Bryce Harper](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/harpebr03.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral) with the Phillies over the 2018-19 offseason. Davis](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=davisjd01,davis-000jd-&search=J.D.+Davis&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral) and [David Villar](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/villada01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral) are on hand as corner options, while [Thairo Estrada](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/estrath01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral) can cover the middle infield and adds a solid righty bat. [Aaron Judge](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/judgeaa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral) was the market’s top free agent overall on the heels of an MVP-winning, 62-homer season, but one can argue Correa was the best long-term bet available. Crawford has never played an inning outside of shortstop in the majors, but he figures to handle the less demanding position well. In the first week of May, Correa dealt with a scare when he was struck on the right hand on a check swing. With his recent health and the strong finish to his 2022 campaign, his camp made the easy call to opt out of the final two years and $70.2MM on his Twins deal. After the lockout, Correa pivoted to a shorter-term gamble on himself, inking a three-year guarantee with the Twins that paid him the largest per-year salary ($35.1MM) for a free agent position player in MLB history. Correa has posted a hard contact rate north of 42% in each of the past four seasons, well above the 35-36% league marks.

Correa opted out of his contract with the Twins at the end of the 2022 season.

Anderson ranked Correa the third-best free agent available this offseason](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agency-ranking-top-50-players-available-with-aaron-judge-jacob-degrom-carlos-correa-leading-list/) behind only [Aaron Judge](/mlb/players/2071264/aaron-judge/) and [Jacob deGrom](/mlb/players/2044508/jacob-degrom/). [Houston Astros](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/HOU/houston-astros/) shortstop slashed .291/.366/.467 with 22 home runs in 136 games around a finger contusion (hit by a pitch) and a stint on the COVID list. Check his Baseball-Reference page now that the leaves are falling and you'll notice that his OPS+ was higher in 2022 than 2021, a season good enough to earn him the top spot in our free-agent rankings last winter. His new deal with the Giants is the largest ever for a shortstop and the largest ever for a former No. Overall, Correa's $350 million pact is the fourth-largest deal for an [MLB](/mlb/) player, trailing only Mike Trout's $426.5 million extension with the Angels, Mookie Betts' $365 million extension with the Dodgers, and Aaron Judge's recent $360 million deal with the Yankees. [Dansby Swanson](/mlb/players/2184343/dansby-swanson/) remains on the market.

The San Francisco Giants would not be denied in their quest for a franchise-altering superstar addition this winter. Spurned by slugger Aaron Judge, ...

As a Giant, his biggest division rival is one of the most aggrieved parties in that scandal – the Dodgers, who lost the 2017 World Series to Houston in seven games. Correa earned $35.5 million with the Twins last season, which gives him a 14-year windfall of $385.5 million. Correa hit .291 with 22 home runs and 64 RBI in his lone season with the team. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet finalized. They'd hoped that marquee attraction would be Judge, who they pursued heavily before the 62-home run man signed a $360 million, nine-year deal [to remain with the Yankees](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2022/12/07/how-yankees-were-able-to-keep-aaron-judge/10854393002/).

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly reached a deal with shortstop Carlos Correa for $350 million over 13 years.

The Giants were not shy about telegraphing their desire for slugger Aaron Judge, [who signed with the Yankees](https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/giants-ss-carlos-correa-agree-17652744.php) at the last minute despite a reported nine-year, $360 million offer from the Giants. [Giants](https://www.sfgate.com/giants) are in agreement on an enormous 13-year, $350 million contract, according to multiple reports.

The Giants agreed to a massive 13-year, $350 million contract with shortstop Carlos Correa and Twitter went wild.

After landing Correa, the organization finally has its superstar. [Download and follow the Giants Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/giants-talk/) [Stripling explains why Giants are 'perfect' fit for him](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/giants/ross-stripling-believes-giants-fit-perfect-told-he-will-be-starter)

The deal highlights the disparity between Correa's real-life and Fantasy value.

Provided the Brewers hold on to Winker and don't flip him in his final year of control, the 29-year-old has a prime opportunity to rebound in a park much more like the one where he made a name for himself in Cincinnati. He took aim at the short porch in right field, altering his swing to launch the ball in that direction, and now we can expect more of the same. Whether Mastrobuoni makes himself into a Fantasy asset with the Cubs like Cronenworth has with the Padres remains to be seen, but the 27-year-old profiles similarly as a hitter and could potentially also factor as a base-stealer. Winker is a master at getting on base and was coming off his best season, having hit .305 with 24 homers and a .949 OPS for the Reds in 2021, but longstanding health and platoon concerns cap his upside. But as is always the case with these signings, the power production is inflated, and it's questionable whether Yoshida's contact and on-base skills are enough to make him a significant Fantasy asset. Murphy hit .226 with a .702 OPS in Oakland last year compared to .272 with an .812 OPS on the road. As catcher acquisitions go, this one pales in comparison to the three-team deal that landed the Braves Sean Murphy and the Brewers William Contreras earlier in the day, but it is another case of a catcher finding a new home. So Contreras gets the benefit of more playing time, a better park and most likely the natural growth that comes with his level of experience. That's because he was so good that he opted out after the first and now gets the payday he sought all along, agreeing to a six-year, $162 million deal with the Yankees. What makes this move most interesting is where Martinez is going, the Dodgers, a team that's been reluctant to spend this offseason, looking to usher in a youth movement, but also one with a history of bringing out the best in overlooked veterans. As for the Diamondbacks' side of the deal, they now have a potential franchise catcher in Moreno, who they could give more seasoning at Triple-A with Carson Kelly already in the fold. It's a good spot for him, at least as far as Fantasy is concerned, because the Phillies were relying on a committee in their march to the World Series last year.

Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The ...

He also has been a stellar postseason performer with 18 homers and 59 RBIs in 79 games. Correa also was a free agent one year ago after leaving the Houston Astros, and he reached a $105.3 million deal with the Minnesota Twins. Correa was selected by Houston with the No. Crawford has a $16 million salary in 2023, then can become a free agent. Brandon Crawford, a three-time All-Star, has been the Giants' shortstop since 2011. Correa’s guarantee will be the fourth-largest in baseball history.

Carlos Correa and the Giants have agreed to a massive 13-year contract worth $350 million, CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden confirms. The offseason has been filled ...

Anderson ranked Correa the third-best free agent available this offseason](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agency-ranking-top-50-players-available-with-aaron-judge-jacob-degrom-carlos-correa-leading-list/) behind only [Aaron Judge](/mlb/players/2071264/aaron-judge/) and [Jacob deGrom](/mlb/players/2044508/jacob-degrom/). [Houston Astros](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/HOU/houston-astros/) shortstop slashed .291/.366/.467 with 22 home runs in 136 games around a finger contusion (hit by a pitch) and a stint on the COVID list. Check his Baseball-Reference page now that the leaves are falling and you'll notice that his OPS+ was higher in 2022 than 2021, a season good enough to earn him the top spot in our free-agent rankings last winter. His new deal with the Giants is the largest ever for a shortstop and the largest ever for a former No. Overall, Correa's $350 million pact is the fourth-largest deal for an [MLB](/mlb/) player, trailing only Mike Trout's $426.5 million extension with the Angels, Mookie Betts' $365 million extension with the Dodgers, and Aaron Judge's recent $360 million deal with the Yankees. [Dansby Swanson](/mlb/players/2184343/dansby-swanson/) remains on the market.

According to Jeff Passan with ESPN, Correa and the San Francisco Giants agreed late Tuesday night to a 13-year, $350 million contract with a full no-trade ...

The Twins now need a shortstop for the 2023 season, and it won’t be Royce Lewis after he suffered a torn ACL playing outfield in spot duty for the Twins last season. He said publicly he liked the Twins’ organization, but also said after the last home series they needed to pay up to keep him. Bu after knowing the full details of the contract, it was expected he would be gone after one season.

Carlos Correa has found a long-term home. The superstar shortstop has reportedly agreed to a whopping 13-year, $350 million deal with San Francisco Giants.

The next biggest free-agent shoe, it has dropped: Late Tuesday night, Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants came to terms on a 13-year, $350 million ...

Injuries have hurt him a little, and the Astros sign-stealing scandal hurt him a lot, but there is a sense that there has been more to get out of him: He has only made two All-Star Games, after all. But if you remember when he broke on the scene in 2015, honestly, a lot of us wondered if he was a generational talent on a Hall of Fame track. weren’t the Cubs going to get a superstar at some point as well? And their GM even said they were going to be aggressive this winter, which has the fanbase waiting with anticipation. a year the Twins didn’t even make the playoffs. Dodgers fans are going to get in a lot of booing over the next 13 years. If a Dodgers fan is born today, they are going to get to boo Correa all the way into high school. The surprise of this offseason is that the quietest team at the top of this division has actually been the Dodgers, who of course have a massive payroll and a stocked roster of their own. [Padres loaded up with Xander Bogaerts](https://www.mlb.com/news/xander-bogaerts-padres-deal) (and of course Juan Soto just five months ago), and now the Giants have brought in the player many considered the top free agent on the market, even counting Judge. It’s a stunning deal, another in a [long line of them this offseason](https://www.mlb.com/news/largest-contracts-in-mlb-history-c300060780), and one that will have ramifications for years to come. Whether it’s the NL East or the NL West that has taken over for the AL East as the constant-arms-race division, it’s clear that the balance of spending power has changed. [Carlos Correa](https://www.mlb.com/player/carlos-correa-621043) and the San Francisco Giants came to terms on a [13-year, $350 million contract](https://www.mlb.com/news/carlos-correa-giants-deal), a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

A true center fielder would be ideal, though there aren't too many free-agent options available now that Brandon Nimmo, Cody Bellinger and Kevin Kiermaier are ...

The Giants have developed a reputation for rehabilitating pitchers, so it could be a good fit for both sides. After coming up short in their pursuit of Aaron Judge, the Giants would still like to acquire another outfielder to pair with Haniger. At the Winter Meetings in San Diego last week, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said he’d be open to adding a late-inning reliever who could potentially help share closing duties with young flamethrower Camilo Doval. Landing Correa required a landmark commitment from the Giants, who were expected to be aggressive in pursuing marquee free agents following their disappointing .500 finish in 2022. Having two guys that are comfortable closing, it gets important when you have a save situation and then you’ve got an extra-inning game where you use your closer the third day in a row. Follow her on [Twitter.](https://twitter.com/mi_guardado) And [subscribe](https://www.mlb.com/fans/newsletters/beat-reporter) to get it regularly in your inbox. The most intriguing alternative would be another familiar face: free-agent lefty Taylor Rogers, It’s just nice to be able to have the discipline to say, ‘You’re definitely not pitching, save situation or not.’ I think it mitigates some of the risk of overworking your closer if you have a couple of options.” A true center fielder would be ideal, though there aren’t too many free-agent options available now that Brandon Nimmo, Cody Bellinger and Kevin Kiermaier are off the board. The club has not confirmed the move. The deal, the fourth-largest in Major League history, has no opt-out and a full no-trade clause.

Farhan Zaidi and the Giants went big on Tuesday like they never have before, agreeing to a 13-year, $350 million deal with Carlos Correa.

Under Zaidi and a revamped front office, the Giants had not committed more than $50 million to a player until Tuesday, even with the earlier additions this offseason. He did set a record for biggest overall contract for a shortstop, though, eclipsing the $341 million that Francisco Lindor got from the Mets. The Giants have spent years clearing their books for this day and they didn't shy away from high expectations as the offseason approached. With Correa, Joc Pederson, Mitch Haniger, Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling, the Giants have committed $463.15 million to five veteran free agents. With Denard Span's $31 million deal, the Giants went over $250 million in total commitments that year. The Correa deal is not just the largest in franchise history, it's much more than the Giants have ever committed to an entire class of players in a single offseason.

The San Francisco Giants signed free agent shortstop Carlos Correa to a 13-year $350 million contract, the second biggest free-agent contract in MLB history, ...

The only other contracts to crack the top 10 were both signed by Rodriguez, including his 2008 Yankees deal, as well as a 10-year, $252 contract he signed with the Rangers seven years earlier before being traded. As a 23-year-old third-year shortstop in 2017, Correa helped the Astros clinch their first World Series title in franchise history. [Phillies Reportedly Ink Trea Turner To $300 Million Deal — Fourth Largest In MLB History](https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2022/12/05/phillies-reportedly-ink-trea-turner-to-300-million-deal---fourth-largest-in-mlb-history/?sh=5a98f1f54721) (Forbes) [Aaron Judge, Yankees Agree To Largest Free Agent Deal In MLB History](https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2022/12/07/aaron-judge-yankees-agree-to-largest-free-agent-deal-in-mlb-history/?sh=4fc8f8277b94) (Forbes) [Highest-Paid Athletes ](https://www.forbes.com/athletes/)(Forbes) [signed](https://theathletic.com/3981686/2022/12/08/xander-bogaerts-padres-contract-free-agency/) an 11-year $280 million contract with the Padres last week—the eighth largest of all time—amid a red-hot MLB shortstop market. [record](https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2022/10/04/yankees-aaron-judge-breaks-single-season-home-run-record/?sh=79a250e52a99) and won the Most Valuable Player award this year— [signed](https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2022/12/07/aaron-judge-yankees-agree-to-largest-free-agent-deal-in-mlb-history/?sh=77e758db7b94) a whopping $360 million deal with the Yankees, the largest free agent contract of all time by total value. [landed](https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2022/12/05/phillies-reportedly-ink-trea-turner-to-300-million-deal---fourth-largest-in-mlb-history/?sh=769b9aff4721) former Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner to an 11-year deal worth $300 million—tied for the sixth largest free agent deal of all time with San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, who signed a 10-year contract in 2019.

Here's what his contract with San Francisco means for Dansby Swanson's market and the rest of MLB free agency.

[best available player at the position](https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/12/09/dansby-swanson-best-fits). It follows [Trea Turner](https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/12/06/trea-turner-phillies) (11 years from the [Phillies](https://www.si.com/mlb/team/philadelphia-phillies)), [Xander Bogaerts](https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/12/08/xander-bogaerts-padres) (11 years from the [Padres](https://www.si.com/mlb/team/san-diego-padres)), [Aaron Judge](https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/12/07/aaron-judge-leveraged-yankees) (nine years to remain a Yankee) and even [Jacob deGrom](https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/12/03/jacob-degrom-contract-rangers-mlb-free-agency) (five years from the [Rangers](https://www.si.com/mlb/team/texas-rangers)). His best options seem to be the Twins, [Cubs](https://www.si.com/mlb/team/chicago-cubs), [Cardinals](https://www.si.com/mlb/team/st-louis-cardinals) and [Dodgers](https://www.si.com/mlb/team/los-angeles-dodgers)—three Central teams and a Dodgers team that is bent on folding young players into the mix and for one year getting off that “build a superteam” mindset. He will [pump more into payroll](https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/12/09/mets-brandon-nimmo-deal-spend-shouldnt-be-done) than the bottom four teams put together. And with Cohen spoiling New York fans when it comes to stepping up, the Yankees are under some market pressure. That probably means a high average annual value without the extravagant years. [once they failed on Judge](https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/12/08/aaron-judge-rejection-giants-backup-plan), Correa was destined for San Francisco. Bogaerts has the least positional flexibility but seems the first to move off shortstop. Nine of the 11 top free agents signed with NL teams. [Giants](https://www.si.com/mlb/team/san-francisco-giants) giving [13 years to Carlos Correa](https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/12/14/carlos-correa-giants) continues a pattern of teams adding guaranteed years as part of the cost of acquiring a player. The Padres and Rangers have never won a World Series. The Giants are down almost a million fans from 2016.

The Carlos Correa deal will have a big impact on other Giants and the rest of their offseason. Here's what's next for Brandon Crawford, Marco Luciano and ...

With Correa locked up, the Giants can afford to be patient and see what kind of steals are out there in February. A Correa-Pederson-Haniger trio in the two-three-four spots is much better than what the Giants had last season and would allow them to use others in more comfortable spots. While the Giants have been optimistic about Luciano's ability to stay on the dirt, most rival scouts who have seen him predict a position change at some point. That's not sustainable with a 26-man roster, and the Giants desperately needed someone who could play every day and allow Kapler to mix and match elsewhere. The additions will allow the other pieces to fit a lot easier. No matter who is at short, a Crawford-Correa left side of the infield is potentially the best defensive pairing in baseball. He is the new face of the franchise, the player likely to see his photo plastered on the entrance at Third and King, and the Giants are hopeful he can lead them back to contention. The answer has remained the same, that the Giants aren't ready to announce a decision yet. But if they can navigate the stickiness, this is actually a great problem to have. This is perhaps the most fascinating -- and awkward -- part of the next few days. Scott Boras, Correa's agent, said at the GM Meetings that none of the teams that were talking to his shortstops had asked for a position change. Correa was talking about the incumbent Twins at the time, but ultimately it was the Giants who walked out of the store with the most expensive object.

Correa and San Francisco reportedly agreed to a 13-year, $350M contract. The deal's $26.9 million AAV ranks just 21st in MLB.

After giving Mike Trout $426.5 million in 2019, the Angels will have the opportunity to break their own record and give Shohei Ohtani the largest contract in MLB history — and potentially the largest in North American sports history if it surpasses Patrick Mahomes’ $450 million deal. The total value for the contract would be the largest for a shortstop — or infielder — in MLB history, surpassing Francisco Lindor’s 10-year, $341 million deal signed in 2021. Late Tuesday, Correa agreed to a 13-year, $350 million contract with the San Francisco Giants that contains a full no-trade clause and no opt-out, per multiple reports.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants had plenty of holes entering this offseason, but shortstop wasn't necessarily one of them. Brandon Crawford was coming off a ...

Really strong defensive players tend to play up the middle. As of this past week, San Francisco hadn’t spoken with Crawford about a potential position change, but those conversations will surely have to happen now that the 28-year-old Correa is expected to anchor their infield for the next decade-plus. [agreed to a landmark 13-year, $350 million deal with the Giants](https://www.mlb.com/giants/news/carlos-correa-giants-deal), a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Tuesday. The best way to improve your defense is by targeting really strong defensive players. The Giants accomplished that goal by landing Correa. And it just so happened that several of the top free agents play Crawford’s position.

Chris Russo was highly critical of the Giants' massive 13-year, $350 million contract for Carlos Correa.

Chris Russo was highly critical of the Giants' massive 13-year, $350 million contract for Carlos Correa.

I'll say it now and I'll leave it alone, this is going to be a contract that is going to go down as one of the worst contracts or moves in the history of the San Francisco Giants." "To sit there and think that you are going to build your team around a guy who is 29 years of age in September, that you are going to build your team at whatever it is, $29 million a year, whose highest MVP vote was fifth and you're going to give him the same money the Yankees gave Judge who sells tickets and gets TV ratings on YES? And based on his ability to bet on himself last year and cash in this week, Correa doesn't seem like a player who will back down from a challenge. "That is a, and this is a quote, and I don't care if San Francisco never talks to me again, this is an awful, awful contract. Russo then proceeds to make a very bold prediction that Correa's contract will go down as one of the worst moves in Giants franchise history. "To sit there and give him what San Francisco did, at 13 years, they need their heads examined," Russo added.

Former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa secured the largest shortstop contract in Major League Baseball history as he signed with the San Francisco ...

Tuesday's deal is the third-largest contract in MLB history, trailing only Mike Trout's 12-year, $426.5 million extension signed in 2019 with the Los Angeles Angels, and Aaron Judge's new $360 million contract with the New York Yankees. [Houston Astros](https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/) shortstop Carlos Correa secured the largest shortstop contract in Major League Baseball history as he signed with the San Francisco Giants late Tuesday night. [Jeff Passan](https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1602887992313626625).

The Giants made the move they needed to make, securing a star player to be the face of the franchise they've lacked since Buster Posey called it quits.

While he doesn’t quite have the cache of Aaron Judge, Correa is a young, outstanding player with a likeable, engaging personality — the ideal choice to build a team (and marketing campaign) around. There’s a sentence hardly anyone expected to ever see. Carlos Correa is a