Yankees Acquire Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Ben Rortvedt From Twins For Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela
2022/03/yankees-acquire-josh-donaldson-isiah-kiner-falefa-from-twins-for-gary-sanchez-gio-urshela.htmlWith Peraza maybe approaching his MLB debut as early as this season and Volpe perhaps coming by 2023, the Yankees wanted to retain flexibility at shortstop rather than lock themselves into a ten-year commitment to a Carlos Correa or a Corey Seager.
Astros Sign Niko Goodrum
2022/03/astros-to-sign-niko-goodrum.htmlThe Astros have seen Carlos Correa hit free agency, leaving Aledmys Diaz as the top in-house option at shortstop.
Rockies Sign Jose Iglesias
2022/03/rockies-sign-jose-iglesias.htmlStory and Carlos Correa, with much higher expected price tags and qualifying offers attached, have yet to sign.
Cardinals Notes: Hicks, Reyes, Designated Hitter, Shortstop, DeJong,
2022/03/cardinals-notes-hicks-reyes-designated-hitter-shortstop-dejong.htmlLouis was mentioned earlier in the offseason as a speculative fit for star free agents like Carlos Correa or Trevor…
Cubs To Sign Andrelton Simmons
2022/03/cubs-to-sign-andrelton-simmons.htmlOf course, Chicago had been linked to another prominent shortstop in Carlos Correa, with the logic being that the Cubs could now afford Correa's big asking price after clearing so much future salary off the books.
Astros Step Up Efforts To Re-Sign Carlos Correa
2022/03/carlos-correa-rumors-astros-cubs-tigers-javier-baez.htmlMARCH 14: The Astros "have stepped up efforts to bring back Correa to the point where owner team owner Jim Crane is involved," according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman.
Free Agent Notes: Rodon, Kikuchi, Correa, Soler
2022/03/free-agent-notes-rodon-kikuchi-correa-soler.htmlHeyman notes that the Yankees have received the medicals of free agent shortstop Carlos Correa as well, though disclaims that the team already has "two good shortstop prospects", referring to touted youngsters Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza.
MLB Owners Ratify CBA; Transactions Officially Unfrozen
2022/03/mlb-owners-expected-to-ratify-cba-at-6pm-transactions-unfrozen-immediately-after.htmlClick here to review the best remaining free agents, led by Carlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, Kris Bryant, Trevor Story, Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber, Carlos Rodon, Michael Conforto, and Seiya Suzuki.
Yankees Had Pre-Lockout Interest In Michael Conforto
2022/03/yankees-had-pre-lockout-interest-in-michael-conforto.htmlthe still-unsigned Carlos Correa or Trevor Story) could be amendable to a shorter-term arrangement.
MLB, MLBPA Reach New Collective Bargaining Agreement
2022/03/mlb-mlbpa-reach-new-collective-bargaining-agreement.htmlCarlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, Trevor Story, Clayton Kershaw, Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber and dozens of other free agents remain unsigned, while the A's and Reds are among the teams expected to be active in trading veteran players coming out of the lockout.
Latest On Carlos Correa
2022/02/latest-on-carlos-correa-2.htmlGoing into the offseason, there were many parallels between the top two free agents, Carlos Correa and Corey Seager.
An Overlooked Lefty Slugger In Free Agency
2022/02/mlb-free-agent-sluggers-brad-miller-overlooked.htmlAt least against right-handed pitching, that wRC+ puts him alongside heavy-hitting names like Jose Ramirez (126), Carlos Correa (126) and Marcus Semien (129).
Mariners On The Hunt For Right-Handed Power Bat
2022/02/mariners-on-the-hunt-for-bats.htmlTrevor Story and (perhaps) Carlos Correa could also be on the table.
AL West Notes: Astros, Rangers, A’s
2022/02/rumors-astros-shortstop-rangers-outfield-athletics-catcher.htmlObviously, the whole situation would change in the event that the 'Stros re-sign Carlos Correa or pivot by inking fellow free agent Trevor Story.
The Rangers’ Underappreciated Trade Chip
2022/02/rangers-trade-rumors-isiah-kiner-falefa.htmlCarlos Correa, Trevor Story) to a long-term contract as they instead await the arrival of ballyhooed prospect Anthony Volpe, then Kiner-Falefa would make sense as a quality stopgap who could hold the fort down for the entire 2022 season at the least.
Trevor Story Reportedly Not Interested In Position Change
2022/02/trevor-story-reportedly-not-interested-in-position-change.htmlStory's market is complicated by several factors --- the draft pick compensation attached to him via his rejection of the Rockies' qualifying offer, Carlos Correa's presence as another major available shortstop, possible changes to baseball's business model in the new CBA, the overall uncertainty of the lockout, and how wild the transactions frenzy will be when teams are finally allowed to make moves again.
Let’s Find A Shortstop For The Twins
2022/02/twins-rumors-shortstop-trade-free-agency.htmlThere's probably not much point in pondering whether the Twins could or will sign Carlos Correa.
Yankees “Expected To Take A Run At” Signing Freddie Freeman
2022/02/yankees-expected-to-take-a-run-at-signing-freddie-freeman.htmlHowever, the team was reportedly planning to wait out the shortstop market until after the lockout, just in case any of the remaining names (now Carlos Correa and Trevor Story) could be had on a shorter-term deal.
15 Hitters Who Quieted Injury Concerns In 2021
2022/02/15-hitters-who-quieted-injury-concerns-in-2021.htmlCorrea’s elite 2021 season came on the heels of three seasons that were each plagued with underperformance or IL time.
Trade Candidate: Didi Gregorius
2022/01/trade-candidate-didi-gregorius.htmlThe Astros have taken a similar approach to the Yankees, seemingly content to wait for prospect Jeremy Pena and uninterested in splurging on an expensive free agent shortstop to replace Carlos Correa.
MLBTR Poll: Who Will Sign Kenley Jansen?
2022/01/mlbtr-poll-who-will-sign-kenley-jansen.htmlThey could use a shortstop, either by bringing back Carlos Correa or some other option.
Trade Candidate: Nick Ahmed
2022/01/trade-candidate-nick-ahmed.htmlIf nothing else, two significant dominoes - Carlos Correa and Trevor Story - have yet to fall, so there are even more twists-and-turns when the lockout ends.
The Rockies’ Options For Replacing Trevor Story
2022/01/the-rockies-options-for-replacing-trevor-story.htmlAside from Story and Carlos Correa, free agency doesn't offer much in the way of solutions at this point.
Cardinals Didn’t Actively Pursue Free Agent Shortstop Help Before The Lockout
2022/01/cardinals-didnt-actively-pursue-free-agent-shortstop-help-before-the-lockout.htmlWhile it's possible the team ignites free agent discussions after the transactions freeze -- Carlos Correa and Trevor Story remain available -- it seems likelier shortstop will be DeJong's job to lose.
Quick Hits: Alfonzo, Correa, Clark
2022/01/quick-hits-alfonzo-correa-clark.htmlSlugging shortstop Carlos Correa, MLBTR's number one free agent, recently hired Scott Boras to represent him as he looks to secure a $300MM+ payday after a new CBA is reached, and Boras doesn't seem to have ruled out the Astros as the team that could pony up.