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Looking back, the Astros faced scrutiny over their decisions concerning player trades and extensions; hindsight indicates that the team likely should have traded Springer while his value was high before he entered free agency in 2020. Maintaining Correa also presented a complicated situation for the organization, as the team made an offer that fell short of his expectations, resulting in him seeking a better contract elsewhere despite his critical role in the team's success.