All eyes on the future now as the Rangers host the Halos for four: 8/2-5

[saddles]

"Another way Correa could have a huge impact on the guys around him also comes from experience — one that may hit home with the franchise. Next season, more of the Rangers prospects will take the next step toward becoming part of the equation. Top prospect Josh Jung will be in Arlington at some point. Sam Huff will likely return. Justin Foscue could fast track his way there if he continues to mash the ball. Cole Winn could make his big league debut. Jack Leiter could be in the plans for 2023. The list goes on and on."

"There is a lot of hope in this crop of players in the Rangers farm system right now, especially the guys at Double-A Frisco. The Rangers are in full-blown rebuild mode, selling veterans at their highest value for prospects and drafting near the top of the board. The organization is relying on Jung, Huff, Foscue, Winn, Leiter and other prospects to form a contending core in Arlington."

"Correa was once part of the hope for the future in Houston. He was the No. 1 pick in the 2012 draft, becoming part of the core the Astros built to become a perennial postseason team. He's dealt with the pressure of being relied upon to help save a franchise, so to speak. That experience could be invaluable to the Rangers young core."

 

[Kelleyman]

I would rather have Seager but even a younger guy we could trade prospects for. Even CJ Abrams

 

[Senator_fan]

"Another way Correa could have a huge impact on the guys around him also comes from experience — one that may hit home with the franchise. Next season, more of the Rangers prospects will take the next step toward becoming part of the equation. Top prospect Josh Jung will be in Arlington at some point. Sam Huff will likely return. Justin Foscue could fast track his way there if he continues to mash the ball. Cole Winn could make his big league debut. Jack Leiter could be in the plans for 2023. The list goes on and on."

"There is a lot of hope in this crop of players in the Rangers farm system right now, especially the guys at Double-A Frisco. The Rangers are in full-blown rebuild mode, selling veterans at their highest value for prospects and drafting near the top of the board. The organization is relying on Jung, Huff, Foscue, Winn, Leiter and other prospects to form a contending core in Arlington."

"Correa was once part of the hope for the future in Houston. He was the No. 1 pick in the 2012 draft, becoming part of the core the Astros built to become a perennial postseason team. He's dealt with the pressure of being relied upon to help save a franchise, so to speak. That experience could be invaluable to the Rangers young core."

The article mentioned 200 million. Correa thinks he’s worth 350.

He’s the best of the bunch but I don’t see the FO going for that price tag.

 

[jta4437]

Correa is not a better defender

He has a slightly higher fielding percentage but he gets to fewer balls (smaller range factor) and has 5 fewer defensive runs saved on 200 more career innings

Story does have a pretty serious home/road splits

But Correa is on track to to only have his 3rd season (of 7)of playing in 70% of his team's games.

Story only has 1 of 6 (rookie year)

 

[jta4437]

Honestly, I don't really want any of them, I can live with IKF for another season, and hopefully one of the young guys makes a leap, we have several guys that are expected to arrive in 2022 or 2023

I think free agent dollars are better spent elsewhere

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Honestly, I don't really want any of them, I can live with IKF for another season, and hopefully one of the young guys makes a leap, we have several guys that are expected to arrive in 2022 or 2023

I think free agent dollars are better spent elsewhere

same

 

[Senator_fan]

I’m fine with IKF or someone in the minors and Correa does have health issues. I would still take him if the FO goes that route.

Player WAR per 162 games WAR since 2015 Games
Mike Trout 9.8 46.4 765
Mookie Betts 8.8 43.7 802
Carlos Correa 7.1 26.9 610
Alex Bregman 6.9 24 564
Nolan Arenado 6.6 34.1 840

 

[jta4437]

I’m fine with IKF or someone in the minors and Correa does have health issues. I would still take him if the FO goes that route.

Player WAR per 162 games WAR since 2015 Games
Mike Trout 9.8 46.4 765
Mookie Betts 8.8 43.7 802
Carlos Correa 7.1 26.9 610
Alex Bregman 6.9 24 564
Nolan Arenado 6.6 34.1 840

No one is doubting his ability when he's healthy... but he's almost never healthy