When trying to answer the question “Who might the Orioles target in free agency?”, it’s easy to gravitate to former members of the Astros organization. Orioles GM Mike Elias’ connection to Houston is unavoidable and, in many ways, the O’s have become the Astros 2.0. Undoubtedly, the biggest name among a group of former Astros is free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa.
After signing a three-year deal with the Twins in March, Correa hits the free agent market again this offseason after exercising his first-year opt-out. The former No. 1 overall pick, Platinum Glove winner and World Series champion will certainly be looking to cash in on a longer-term deal after going the short-term route with Minnesota last offseason.