Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Twins
2022/10/offseason-outlook-minnesota-twins-12.htmlThe Twins' first order of business will be determining whether they have a legitimate chance to retain Carlos Correa, who's already said he'll opt out of the remaining two years and $70.2MM on his contract.
Offseason Outlook: St. Louis Cardinals
2022/10/offseason-outlook-st-louis-cardinals-12.htmlThere's again a loaded shortstop class in free agency, with Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts locks to opt out of their current deals and join Dansby Swanson and Trea Turner.
Offseason Outlook: Baltimore Orioles
2022/10/offseason-outlook-baltimore-orioles-12.htmlMany people have opined that the O's should target one of the big four free agent shortstops this winter (Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson), given their lack of payroll commitments and ability to shuffle their current infielders around.
Twins Likely To Explore Catching Market This Offseason
2022/10/twins-rumors-catcher-left-handed-hitter-ryan-jeffers.htmlThough the Twins' top priority at the moment is likely ascertaining whether they have a real chance to extend Carlos Correa before he formally triggers his opt-out clause, they'll head into the winter with a lengthy list of needs.
The Twins’ Third Base Decision
2022/10/the-twins-third-base-decision.htmlCarlos Correa has already implied he plans to opt out of the final two years of his contract, as expected.
Braves Notes: Dansby Swanson, Charlie Morton, Kenley Jansen
2022/10/braves-notes-dansby-swanson-charlie-morton-kenley-jansen.htmlHe joins Trea Turner, and, if they exercise their opt-outs, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts as the top options at short.
Dodgers Notes: Kershaw, Bellinger, Turner, Anderson
2022/10/dodgers-notes-kershaw-bellinger-turner-anderson.htmlIt is a notch down from his 2021 season, where the righty posted a collective .328/.375/.536 between the Dodgers and Nationals but it should not affect his stock as a premier shortstop amongst a robust shortstop class, including Dansby Swanson and, potentially, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts, pending opt-outs.
Carlos Correa Opts Out Of Twins Contract
2022/11/carlos-correa-opts-out-twins-contract-free-agent.htmlTODAY: Correa officially opted out of his contract today and became a free agent, according to the MLB Players Association (via Twitter).
Previewing The 2022-23 Free Agent Class: Shortstops
2022/10/mlb-free-agent-shortstops-2022-2023-preview.htmlThere was never much doubt, but last week, Correa publicly declared for the first time that he'll opt out of the remaining two years and $70.2MM on his contract (barring an extension before his opt-out date, five days after the World Series).
Jed Hoyer Discusses Cubs’ Upcoming Offseason
2022/10/jed-hoyer-discusses-cubs-upcoming-offseason.htmlDansby Swanson and Trea Turner are slated for free agency, with Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Correa widely expected to join them by opting out of their respective contracts.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
2022/10/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-12.htmlSpeculation has been heavy on the possibility of the Cubs signing one of the four big free agent shortstops: Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson, or Carlos Correa.
Carlos Correa On Opt-Out Clause, Future With Twins
2022/10/carlos-correa-ruumors-opt-out-twins.htmlSince the moment Carlos Correa signed a surprising, short-term and opt-out laden deal with the Twins, it's appeared all but inevitable that he'd trigger the first opt-out in his contract and return to free agency this winter.
Offseason Outlook: Arizona Diamondbacks
2022/10/offseason-outlook-arizona-diamondbacks-12.htmlA run at any of the top four free agent shortstops (Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts or Dansby Swanson) isn't likely to be in the cards for financial reasons.
2022-23 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2022/11/mlb-trade-rumors-top-50-free-agents-predictions-2022-23.htmlCarlos Correa.
Twins To Retain Derek Falvey As President Of Baseball Operations
2022/09/twins-to-retain-derek-falvey-as-president-of-baseball-operations.htmlAlthough Minnesota has struggled, Falvey and his front office were aggressive this past calendar year in terms of making additions -- even beyond Carlos Correa joining the team in perhaps the most surprising deal of this past offseason.
Sandy Leon To Undergo Knee Surgery
2022/09/sandy-leon-to-undergo-knee-surgery.htmlEarlier today, MLBTR's Steve Adams wrote about Carlos Correa and highlighted the tremendous amount of injuries the Twins have suffered this season.
Carlos Correa Is Making His Opt-Out Decision Even Easier
2022/09/carlos-correa-twins-free-agent-opt-out.htmlThe Twins' surprise signing of Carlos Correa to a three-year, $105.3MM contract was supposed to be the signature free-agent addition that washed away the lingering distaste of an awful 2021 campaign pushed them toward an AL Central crown.
Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox
2022/10/offseason-outlook-boston-red-sox-12.htmlHe is the obvious choice to move back to his old shortstop position if Bogaerts leaves, though Story could potentially remain at second base if the Red Sox signed another big-name free agent shortstop (such as Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, or Dansby Swanson).
Offseason Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays
2022/10/offseason-outlook-toronto-blue-jays-13.htmlMoving away from the pitching side, could the Jays even get involved in the shortstop market? Given how public defensive metrics painted a grim picture of Bo Bichette's glovework in 2022, the Blue Jays could shake up their lineup by moving Bichette to second base and signing one of Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson, or longtime AL East foe Xander Bogaerts.
Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Dodgers
2022/11/offseason-outlook-los-angeles-dodgers-11.htmlIf Trea Turner departed, Los Angeles could certainly turn to one of their other star shortstops in the free agent market, and there have been some rumblings that the Dodgers are looking at Carlos Correa as their top alternative at the shortstop position.
Offseason Outlook: Seattle Mariners
2022/10/offseason-outlook-seattle-mariners-12.htmlDipoto has already indicated he plans to explore the shortstop market this winter, with such notables as Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, and Dansby Swanson headlining a deep class.
Offseason Outlook: Cleveland Guardians
2022/11/offseason-outlook-cleveland-guardians.htmlEven in an offseason where Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Trea Turner, and Dansby Swanson will all be hitting free agency, Rosario holds quite a bit of value as a trade chip.
Falvey: Twins To Retain Manager Rocco Baldelli
2022/09/falvey-twins-to-retain-manager-rocco-baldelli.htmlMinnesota stunningly signed Carlos Correa to an opt-out laden three-year deal in Spring Training that featured the highest average annual value ($35.1MM) for any free agent position player in history.
Nick Martinez’s Looming Opt-Out Decision
2022/09/padres-rumors-nick-martinez-opt-out-clause-free-agent.htmlCarlos Correa in Minnesota).
Giants Interested In Free Agent Shortstops This Offseason
2022/09/giants-interested-in-free-agent-shortstops-this-offseason.htmlTrea Turner and Dansby Swanson are both on the cusp of free agency, with Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts both expected to opt out of their respective contracts and join them.