Astros' George Springer Wants To Stay In The Present

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(SportsRadio 610) -- A top priority for the Astros this offseason will be making sure George Springer remains with the team. 

Springer is a pending free agent, and could be the most sought-after free agent on the market after the 2020 season. 

The 2017 World Series MVP has been the heart-and-soul of the Astros for nearly seven years, but Springer told reporters Monday he's not focused on the future. 

George Springer would not say whether he wants to stay in Houston after this season. Says he'd rather stay in the moment. #ForTheH

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"You know, it's a time where I'm not really focused on the future. I'm trying to stay in the present," Springer said when asked if he wants to stay in Houston after this season. "I'm trying to stay, (No. 1) safe, and trying to make sure I do all of the right things and at a later date I'll figure that out."

Mookie Betts' new contract, which will pay him $392 million over the next 13 years, seemed move Springer up on the free agent priority list for next season.

Springer took note of the deal, said he's happy for Betts, but that it has nothing to do with how his own situation plays out. 

Astros general manager James Click has said he's looking forward to conversations with Springer and his agent about extending his contract. 

It was Click's predecessor, Jeff Luhnow, who manipulated Springer's service time in such a way that his Major League debut wasn't until 2014, delaying his free agency.

"I don't know," Springer said when asked if he thought the situation was unfair. "I just think at the end of the day, I can only control what I can control. I'm going to go out there and I'm going to play as hard as I can. I'm going try to help this organization win and I'll go from there."