Astros Star Carlos Correa Switches Agents After Advice From Alex Rodriguez
By Daniel Marcillo
Houston Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa is making a very interesting career decision, based on the advice of none other than Alex Rodriguez.
According to Mark Feinsand, Correa is set to swap his representation, joining up with WME's Joe Rosen, who represents A-Rod in his post-baseball career. What's most intriguing about the switch, however, is that Correa will be Rosen's first client in baseball.
Alex Rodriguez has been advising Carlos Correa on his future, sources tell ESPN. An agent switch often accompanies advice from outsiders, but going to an agency with no baseball business is unprecedented, especially considering Correa will be a free agent after the 2021 season. https://t.co/oUqAXmtAyo
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 5, 2019
If Correa is looking to get into the daytime television business Rosen might be the guy for the job since he represents the likes of Rachael Ray, Al Roken and Bobby Flay, but the shortstop better hope that Rosen can handle the negotiation of an MLB contract.
Heading into free agency after the 2021 season, Correa will likely look for a huge deal. His injury history could hurt his value in free agency, so he'll be relying on Rosen to squeeze out every penny possible on the open market.
According to a source, Astros SS Carlos Correa has left agent Greg Genske and hired talent agency William Morris Endeavor to represent him - for both marketing and baseball contracts. At the moment, WME does not have a certified agent but is in the process of getting certified.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) September 5, 2019
Another obstacle remains, as Rosen still needs to receive agent certification from the MLB. WME doesn't have a certified baseball agent on staff, and Rosen will be the firm's first.
A-Rod must have a lot of respect for Rosen and likely sees potential in the agent's ability to transfer into the world of sports. A representation move like this one is unheard of in baseball, so hopefully, for Correa's sake, it pays off.