Offseason In Review: Baltimore Orioles
2022/04/offseason-in-review-baltimore-orioles-13.htmlAs the offseason wore on and Carlos Correa lingered on the open market, it was suggested by some that the Orioles could be dark horse candidate to sign him, due both to their lack of spending commitments and the connection with GM Mike Elias.
Guardians Extend Jose Ramirez
2022/04/guardians-extend-jose-ramirez.htmlThe Twins, meanwhile, have a series of young pitchers on the cusp of the big leagues and shocked the baseball world with their offseason signing of Carlos Correa, which firmly signaled there's no intent to rebuild after a lost year in 2021.
Astros, Ryan Pressly Agree To Extension
2022/04/astros-ryan-pressly-agree-to-extension.htmlThat's largely due to letting certain players walk, such as Carlos Correa and Zack Greinke.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2022/04/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-14.htmlWhile fans had visions of Carlos Correa, to whom the Cubs were at least loosely connected, they instead signed Andrelton Simmons to a modest one-year deal.
Twins Sign Chris Archer
2022/03/twins-to-sign-chris-archer.htmlThe Twins have made some major shakeups on the position player side, shipping out Mitch Garver and Josh Donaldson and bringing in Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela via trade before shockingly landing the market's top free agent, Carlos Correa.
Red Sox Claim Ralph Garza, Designate Kyle Tyler
2022/03/red-sox-claim-ralph-garza-designate-kyle-tyler.htmlMinnesota designated Garza earlier this week when the Carlos Correa signing became official, thus necessitating the Twins' need for a 40-man roster spot.
Astros, Franklin Barreto Agree To Minor League Deal
2022/03/astros-franklin-barreto-agree-to-minor-league-deal.htmlSecond base -- Barreto's primary position -- is obviously spoken for by Jose Altuve in Houston, but Carlos Correa's departure has left some uncertainty at shortstop.
Twins Designate Ralph Garza Jr. For Assignment
2022/03/twins-dfa-ralph-garza-jr.htmlHis spot on the 40-man roster will go to shortstop Carlos Correa, whose three-year, $105.3MM contract with Minnesota has now been formally announced by the team.
Free Agent Notes: Correa, Braves, Story, Tigers, Cueto
2022/03/free-agent-notes-correa-braves-story-tigers-cueto.htmlThe Braves were somewhat surprisingly connected to Carlos Correa prior to the lockout, and the two sides did re-engage to some extent before Correa signed with the Twins, though The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that Atlanta didn't make Correa an offer.
Yankees To Sign Marwin Gonzalez To Minor League Deal
2022/03/yankees-to-sign-marwin-gonzalez-to-minor-league-deal.htmlWhile the Yankees have found their 2021 shortstop in Isiah Kiner-Falefa, the Gonzalez minor league deal comes about a day after the Twins landed Carlos Correa on a three-year, $105.1MM deal, and minutes after the Red Sox reached a six-year, $140MM agreement with Trevor Story.
Red Sox Sign Trevor Story
2022/03/red-sox-to-sign-trevor-story.htmlThis deal also closes the book on this year's mega class of free agent shortstops, which featured Story, Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Javier Baez and Marcus Semien.
AL Notes: Correa, Tucker, Meadows, Winker, Upton
2022/03/al-notes-correa-tucker-meadows-winker-upton.htmlBefore Carlos Correa signed with the Twins, there was some increased buzz that Correa could be staying with the Astros, as Houston was reportedly working on a new contract offer and owner Jim Crane was getting involved in talks.
Blue Jays Continue To Pursue Left-Handed Hitting
2022/03/blue-jays-continue-to-pursue-left-handed-hitting.htmlA multi-year contract with opt-out clauses could be an option, similar to the deal just signed by another Scott Boras client --- new Twins shortstop Carlos Correa.
Michael Conforto Turned Down Nine-Figure Extension Prior To 2021 Season
2022/03/michael-conforto-turned-down-nine-figure-extension-prior-to-2021-season.htmlCarlos Correa went into the offseason looking for $330MM or more but couldn't find a deal in that range.
Twins To Sign Joe Smith, Place Kenta Maeda On 60-Day IL
2022/03/twins-to-sign-joe-smith.htmlFor the Twins, they have been extremely busy in the post-lockout period, totally remaking their lineup, subtracting Josh Donaldson and Mitch Garver but adding Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela and Carlos Correa.
Twins Pursuing Frankie Montas
2022/03/twins-pursuing-frankie-montas.htmlThe Twins may not be done upgrading their roster, even after the surprise addition of Carlos Correa overnight.
Latest On Trevor Story
2022/03/latest-on-trevor-story.htmlKiner-Falefa ended up as the Yankees' pick at shortstop (at least for now), which opened up shortstop again in Minnesota, improbably, for a short-term pact with Carlos Correa.
Twins Sign Carlos Correa
2022/03/twins-sign-carlos-correa.htmlMarch 22: The Twins announced that Correa has officially signed his contract.
Latest On Carlos Correa’s Market
2022/03/latest-on-carlos-correas-market-2.htmlCarlos Correa remains on the free agent market, as possible suitors like the Yankees, Phillies, Tigers and Rangers have all seemingly decided not to make a serious run at him this offseason.
Trevor Story Reportedly Choosing Among Four Teams
2022/03/trevor-story-rumors-red-sox-giants-twins-position-change.htmlThe Twins' signing of Carlos Correa last night could certainly prompt some new conversations now that Story is the last of the big names on the market.
Rockies Sign Kris Bryant
2022/03/rockies-to-sign-kris-bryant.html(Carlos Correa and Freddie Freeman still have an opportunity to surpass that mark).
Red Sox Notes: Free Agency, Bogaerts, Payroll
2022/03/red-sox-notes-free-agency-bogaerts-payroll.htmlBefore the lockout, reports tied them to each of Carlos Correa and Trevor Story.
Lance McCullers Jr. To Miss Start Of 2022 Season
2022/03/lance-mccullers-jr-to-miss-start-of-2022-season.htmlIt remains to be seen if a deal with more Major League pitching is even on Houston's radar, particularly if…
Orioles Notes: Infield, Rotation, Hall
2022/03/orioles-notes-infield-rotation-hall.htmlLeaving aside Carlos Correa and Trevor Story, some shortstop-capable options on the free agent market include Jonathan Villar, Matt Duffy and Ronald Torreyes.
Fernando Tatis Jr. Undergoes Wrist Surgery
2022/03/fernando-tatis-jr-fractured-wrist-surgery-three-months-padres.htmlBoth Carlos Correa and Trevor Story have been in search of new homes this winter, and were either amenable to a one-year deal that'd allow them to reenter the market next winter, the Friars could make for a previously unexpected fit.