2 Carlos Correa trades that would make Astros better long-term
By Mark Powell
Carlos Correa could reunite with AJ Hinch in Detroit
The Tigers have no long-term solution at shortstop with Willi Castro crashing back down to Earth so far in 2021. Detroit features the second-ranked farm system in all of baseball, but one position they’re notoriously short at is shortstop. Add in the connection to Hinch, and the fact that the Tigers have less than $40 million tied up in player salaries past 2022, and Detroit makes a lot of sense. Not only that, but they’ll want to pay Correa, as well, to be the next face of the franchise while their prospects come of age.
So, what would it take to land Correa? The Tigers aren’t trading any of their main pitching prospects in Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal or Matt Manning in what could amount to a one-year rental should Correa choose. Beyond that, the Tigers still have several intriguing prospects up for grabs that would make Houston fans very happy long-term.
Said trade would have to include some sort of commitment on Correa’s end to negotiate a long-term deal in Detroit, because that’s a rather hefty package. Paredes could start right away in Houston should they choose, and is the Tigers’ No. 4 prospect. Faedo is also top-10, with Clemens the son of former Houston great Roger Clemens. Throw in a former first-rounder who’s lost his way in Beau Burrows, and there’s plenty of potential here for Houston and likely the best trade offer they’ll get anywhere.