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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 free agency has come back to action, Carlos Correa has been the epicenter of the MLB market. Notably, before the regular season starts, Correa will have to find his new home as soon as possible.
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Apart from Chicago Cubs, the New York Yankees, and even his former team, Houston Astros, wants to get Correa by their side. Talking about the Chicago Cubs, they are in desperate need of a shortstop for their roster. On the other hand, if the Astros will not let Correa leave so easily, they will also lose their starter.
However, amidst the strong interests from the Cubs, a former teammate of Correa has hinted that the Puerto Ricon shortstop might stay at his former team.
Will the Houston Astros resign free agent Carlos Correa?
Well, the answer to this question totally depends on Carlos Correa himself. Ever since making his debut in Major League Baseball in the 2015 season, Correa has played only for the Astros. However, after the 2021 season, Correa’s contract with the Astros expired. And since then the star shortstop has been a free agent.
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Oct 10, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) are welcomed back to the dugout by teammates Jose Altuve (27) and Jake Meyers (6) after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning during game three of the 2021 ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
However, recently, Correa’s former teammate Machete Maldonado has hinted about the return of Correa at the Houston Astros. Maldonado, on Friday night, shared a picture of him with Correa posing a victory sign, and captioned the photo “Talking business”.
Talking business 🤔@TeamCJCorrea pic.twitter.com/KBouBo3Pdt
— Machete Maldonado (@Machete1224) March 12, 2022
Though this doesn’t approve or deny any deal with the Astros, it is enough to create tension for MLB fans. Because, as per recent reports, Correa is very close to joining the Chicago Cubs.
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Even when the lockout ended, the Cubs start Marcus Stroman publicly shared his excitement to play with the former Astros star. Taking to his Twitter, Stroman wrote, “Come through and let’s have Wrigley jumping my dawg!”
Come through and let’s have Wrigley jumping my dawg! @TeamCJCorrea @Cubs
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) March 10, 2022
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However, there is nothing official regarding the Carlos Correa deal, but the Cubs are definitely favorites to sign him.
