How Houston Texans are impacted by Jim Irsay's slip of the tongue
SAY WHAT?
15 February 2023
The Indianapolis Colts held a press conference on Tuesday to announce Shane Steichen as the team's new head coach. But the big takeaway from the presser had little to do with Steichen.
Owner Jim Irsay caught everyone's attention when he discussed the possibility of trading up in the draft, and said the team is looking for a young QB. To go even further, Irsay referenced Bryce Young saying, “Although the Alabama guy doesn't look bad.”
So what do we make of his comments? Should we take him at his word, or is he giving the appearance that the team likes Young, hoping it will incentivize the Texans to spend extra draft capital to trade up and secure Bryce Young?
ESPN Houston's Jake Asman, Brad Kellner, and Cody Stoots break it all down on The Wheelhouse.
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Rumors have been swirling in recent days about the possible reunion between the Astros and Carlos Correa. Correa made the trade sound like an unlikely possibility on Wednesday, but now, it appears it's happening.
According multiple sources, including MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, the Astros are trading for Correa.
Source: The Astros are have agreed to a deal to reacquire Carlos Correa in a trade with the Twins.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 31, 2025
With third baseman Isaac Paredes likely unavailable until next season, this move makes a lot of sense for a team trying to win a World Series this season.
Correa has already agreed to play third base, with Jeremy Pena remaining at shortstop. Carlos is guaranteed $96 million through the next three seasons.
Correa is slashing .267/.319/.386 this season, not exactly the numbers we expect from Correa. But he was terrific in 2024, so hopefully a change of scenery sparks more production.
However, a deeper look at the numbers shows Correa has been much better as of late. He's slashing .308/.373/.421 with 2 homers and 9 RBIs over his last 30 games.
What did the Astros give up?
Details of the trade are finally being released. The Twins are paying $33 million of Correa's remaining $103.42 million contract.
The Minnesota Twins are paying a whopping $33 million of Carlos Correa's remaining $103.42 contract.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2025
The Twins will receive LHP prospect Matt Mikulski, per Bob Nightengale.
