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When the Astros originally drafted Carlos Correa in 2012, people claimed the Astros were going below slot at one to get Lance McCullers. But at every turn Correa has proved to be the best prospect in baseball. He's been a leader on every team he has been on, hit the cover off the ball, and played a solid shortstop. It's an emotional day for both Correa and Luhnow, Correa is Luhnow's first pick as the Astros GM. Let's hear from the key parties...
Carlos Correa on being called up: "I couldn't believe it. When he told me I was just shocked. Like really. You're not kidding?"
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 8, 2015
Carlos Correa: "It was a great moment. I ran out of the clubhouse, told my parents. They went crazy. I'm really happy, really excited."
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 8, 2015
Carlos Correa to Astros fans:"I want2tell them thank U for all of their support.I know they have been wanting me 2go 2Houston 4 A long time"
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 8, 2015
Carlos Correa: "I'm going to go out there now & play for the Houston Astros & help them win some games & stay at the top of their division."
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 8, 2015
Carlos Correa:"I couldn't believe it. The game was over. I hit a walk-off sac fly to finish the game & then he told me & I was just shocked"
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 8, 2015
Luhnow on Correa: "Our team could use a spark right now."
— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) June 8, 2015
Jeff Luhnow on Carlos Correa:"It's a big moment for the Astros,for Jim Crane's ownership group & all the scouts & player development people"
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 8, 2015
Jeff Luhnow on Carlos Correa:"It's a big moment for the Astros,for Jim Crane's ownership group & all the scouts & player development people"
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 8, 2015
Jeff Luhnow on calling up Carlos Correa: "This is a type of player that only comes around once in a generation."
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 8, 2015
Jeff Luhnow on why he called up Carlos Correa: "We want to win this year & we feel like he's 1 of the 25 best players in our organization."
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 8, 2015
Happy Correa Day everyone.