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Astros lock up Jose Altuve, but here's why it'll be much harder to keep Carlos Correa

The matter of Altuve's extension will of course raise the matter of his double-play partner, shortstop Carlos Correa, and his long-term future in Houston.
Credit: Troy Taormina
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with third baseman Alex Bregman (2) after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Astros have signed AL MVP and star second baseman Jose Altuve to a five-year, $151 million contract extension. This is of course huge news for the 'Stros and their partisans, as it means one of the most beloved players in franchise history is now secured until his mid-thirties.

The matter of Altuve's extension will of course raise the matter of his double-play partner, shortstop Carlos Correa, and his long-term future in Houston. Locking up Correa long-term, however, will be much more difficult and much more costly than inking Altuve was. Here's why that's the case ...

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