Is this real life? Less than a week after they were spurned by Aaron Judge, the San Francisco Giants made a major strike, signing superstar shortstop Carlos Correa to a 13-year, $350 million contract. Correa, who's just 28 years old, is the Giants' biggest free-agent acquisition since Barry Bonds, and he instantly becomes the face of the franchise. Correa is young, he's athletic, he hits, he hits for power, he makes a lot of contact, and he is a leader. He was beloved in Houston and Minnesota. Once place where Carlos Correa is hated is in Los Angeles, so the Giants signing Correa does nothing but add fuel to the SF Giants-Dodgers rivalry.

What exactly are the San Francisco Giants getting in Correa? They are getting many prime years, first and foremost. At just 28 years old, Correa was one of the younger free agents in this class. He joins an offense that was devoid of star talent following the retirement of Buster Posey. He had a down year defensively at shortstop, but prior to 2022 he was known as being one of the very best defenders in the game. With Correa in the fold for the Giants, the team is expected to move Brandon Crawford to third base as he enters the final year of his contract.

Where do the Giants go from here? They've stockpiled impressive depth in the starting rotation, but Carlos Rodón is still in play and could be an option. They're still seeking an outfielder, although the free-agent outfield market has thinned out. They may be looking to upgrade at the catcher position. And they need bullpen help. But any way you slice it, Carlos Correa makes the Giants a lot better right now and for years to come. Just don't worry about years 9-13 right now. There's a long time to come before anyone should worry about this deal. The Giants signed a superstar in his prime.

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