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Oct 12, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after hitting a two-run RBI double against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning in game four of the 2021 ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy Reuters
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Oct 12, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after hitting a two-run RBI double against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning in game four of the 2021 ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy Reuters
Ever since the end of the lockout in Major League Baseball, the free agency market has seen a lot of activity in just one day itself. After Freddie Freeman, now, former Houston Astros star, Carlos Correa, is the most talked about in the league.
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Even before the lockout, the rumors of Carlos Correa joining the Cubs were making rounds of the internet. And now since the market is open, many believe that Correa will ultimately land at the Chicago Cubs. But are Cubs the preferred destination for the star himself?
Apart from Chicago Cubs, teams like the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, or for that matter, any other team would welcome Correa with open arms. And when it comes down to the Red Sox, then none other than NBA legend, LeBron James, might just be the negotiator to seal the deal.
Can LeBron James lure Carlos Correa to sign for the Boston Red Sox?
Considering his talent and age, any team would want Correa on their side. But that being said, landing Correa will also mean paying a huge sum. Though Correa’s rumors with the Cubs are very strong, he is yet to sign any contract with them. However, if the Boston Red Sox intends to sign Correa instead, taking a little help from LeBron James might actually work for them.
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Oct 31, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game five of the 2021 World Series at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Notably, James is a part-owner of the Fenway Sports Group that owns Boston Red Sox and Premier League side, Liverpool Football Club. As per CNN, James made this investment in 2021.
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Now, as a part-owner of the Red Sox, if the Boston-based team really intends to sign Correa, LeBron James might be a key to the deal. But, it will be needed only if the Red Sox considers signing free agent Carlos Correa in the first place.
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The Cubs are among the favorites to sign Carlos Correa, per @jonmorosi pic.twitter.com/XF4aya4dMg
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 11, 2022
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The regular season will start on April 7th, and before that Correa needs to decide his next destination. With only a few weeks before the opening day kick starts, where do you think Carlos Correa will play this season?
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