Latest On Carlos Correa’s Market
2021/12/carlos-correa-rumors-tigers-10-years-275-million-astros-6-years.htmlCarlos Correa entered the offseason as the top name on most free-agent rankings -- including here at MLBTR -- and remains unsigned as MLB and the MLBPA navigate a lockout that certainly doesn't look anywhere near a resolution.
Giants Unlikely To Pursue Free Agents With Nine-Figure Asking Prices
2021/12/giants-rumors-kris-bryant-100-million-nick-castellanos.htmlCarlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, Trevor Story), though eschewing contracts of this magnitude could take them out of the running not only for Bryant but for Nick Castellanos, who has reportedly sought a seven- or even eight-year deal.
Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros
2021/12/astros-appear-well-equipped-to-handle-the-potential-departure-of-their-star-shortstop.htmlCarlos Correa is the top free agent on the market, and the possibility of the Astros losing one of their franchise players looms large.
Blue Jays Pursued Corey Seager Prior To His Deal With Rangers
2021/12/blue-jays-rumors-corey-seager-free-agent.htmlCarlos Correa could well land a deal in the same range as Seager commanded.
Red Sox, Astros Interested In Trevor Story
2021/12/red-sox-astros-interested-in-trevor-story.htmlInterestingly, Boston was recently cited as a team who reached out to free agent shortstop Carlos Correa's camp.
Freddy Galvis Agrees To Two-Year Deal With NPB’s Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
2021/12/freddy-galvis-close-to-deal-with-npbs-fukuoka-softbank-hawks.htmlCarlos Correa and Trevor Story remain among the big-ticket names, and some clubs might wait to see where those two sign before attention can fully turn to the next tier of available shortstops.
Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Dodgers
2021/12/can-the-dodgers-withstand-their-free-agent-departures.htmlBarring the addition of one of the star level bats remaining in free agency (think Carlos Correa, Kris Bryant, Freddie Freeman), the Dodgers could still make a play for a veteran utility man, who wouldn't have to play every day, but could capably pinch-hit and fill-in at multiple positions around the diamond.
Latest On Carlos Correa’s Market
2021/12/latest-on-carlos-correas-market.htmlTouted by many as the best player on the free agent market, Carlos Correa will have his eventual contract delayed as well, though that doesn't mean he won't have his fair share of suitors when the lockout concludes.
Collective Bargaining Issues: Service Time Structure
2021/12/collective-bargaining-issues-service-time-structure.htmlCarlos Correa and Corey Seager -- each of whom is either expected to command or already has commanded one of the largest deals in major league history this offseason -- would still be multiple years out from free agency under that kind of setup.
Mariners Interested In Trevor Story
2021/12/mariners-interested-in-trevor-story.htmlBuster Olney of ESPN reported last night that he'd also heard buzz regarding Seattle hoping to sign a third baseman, listing Story, Bryant, and Carlos Correa (another stellar defender who'd have to move off short) as possibilities.
Yankees Interested In Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Andrelton Simmons
2021/12/yankees-interested-in-isiah-kiner-falefa-andrelton-simmons.htmlCarlos Correa, Trevor Story, and Chris Taylor are the remaining top-tier shortstop candidates on the market, but barring a collapse in their market to the point that they would take a one-year stopgap contract, the Yankees don't seem to be interested in any of the major names.
Tigers Sign Javier Baez
2021/12/tigers-sign-javier-baez.htmlWhile many speculated that Carlos Correa, who knows Detroit skipper AJ Hinch quite well from the pair's time in Houston, would be the likeliest candidate to step into that role, Avila & Co.
Rangers Sign Corey Seager
2021/12/rangers-to-sign-corey-seager.htmlFinally, Seager's deal becomes a key data point for the rest of the free agent shortstops remaining, particularly Carlos Correa.
Mariners Sign Robbie Ray
2021/11/mariners-sign-robbie-ray.htmlBeyond that, the A's are on the verge of a tear-down that will see them trade several key players, while the Astros could lose Carlos Correa in free agency.
Tigers Expected To Non-Tender Matthew Boyd
2021/11/tigers-expected-to-non-tender-matthew-boyd.htmlSince signing Eduardo Rodriguez to a market-setting five-year, $77MM deal in mid-November, the Tigers have been linked many of the biggest names on the market, including Carlos Correa (MLBTR link), Marcus Semien (link; since reached an agreement with the Rangers), Javier Baez (link), and Robbie Ray (link).
Rangers Sign Marcus Semien
2021/11/rangers-close-to-signing-marcus-semien.htmlWith Semien now locking in $175MM, the asking price will probably only go up for Carlos Correa (age 27), Corey Seager (28 in April), Trevor Story (who just turned 29) and Javier Baez (who turns 29 on December 1).
Tigers, Javier Baez Have Had Recent Contract Talks
2021/11/tigers-rumors-javier-baez-contract-talks.htmlESPN's Buster Olney adds that the Tigers are currently "focused" on Baez after previously talking to both Carlos Correa and Marcus Semien.
Rays Sign Wander Franco To 11-Year Extension
2021/11/rays-sign-wander-franco-extension-11-years.htmlIt's tempting to ponder just how much Franco might be "leaving on the table," so to speak; free agent Carlos Correa has already pocketed $27MM in career salaries and is reportedly seeking a contract worth more than $300MM at the same age Franco would've been upon reaching free agency.
Yankees “Monitoring” Rather Than Pursuing Top Free Agent Shortstops?
2021/11/yankees-monitoring-rather-than-pursuing-top-free-agent-shortstops.htmlfirst base or center field), Bronx fans might be satisfied with the team opting to acquire a lesser shortstop than any of Corey Seager, Carlos Correa, Marcus Semien, Javier Baez, or Trevor Story.
Tigers, Rangers Showing Interest In Marcus Semien
2021/11/tigers-rangers-showing-interest-in-marcus-semien.htmlMany people inside and outside the industry have long predicted the Tigers as the eventual landing spot for top free agent shortstop Carlos Correa.
Astros Select Jeremy Pena, Three Others
2021/11/astros-select-jeremy-pena-three-others.htmlWith Carlos Correa potentially departing in free agency, the Astros have to weigh how confident they are in Pena's ability to assume a key role on a contending club in 2022.
Yankees Notes: Shortstop, Judge, Gardner, Coaching Staff
2021/11/yankees-notes-shortstop-judge-gardner-coaching-staff.htmlJon Heyman of the MLB Network tweeted this week that the Yankees and incumbent Dodgers were among the clubs with interest in Corey Seager, while Yankees' brass has expressed a willingness to consider Carlos Correa despite his role in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal.
Carlos Correa Meets With Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch
2021/11/carlos-correa-meets-with-tigers-manager-a-j-hinch.htmlLongtime Astros shortstop Carlos Correa -- MLBTR's top-ranked free agent -- was spotted having breakfast with Tigers manager A.J.
Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani Win MVP Awards
2021/11/bryce-harper-shohei-ohtani-win-mvp-awards.htmlGuerrero's teammate with the Blue Jays, Marcus Semien, easily finished in third place, followed by Judge and Carlos Correa.
Trevor Story Meets With Rangers
2021/11/trevor-story-meets-with-rangers.htmlWhile virtually every team with money to spend and a need up the middle is likely to at least the kick the tires on Story, the report of an in-person meeting suggests the Rangers may be looking to move early in the scramble for a historic class of high-end shortstops (a list that also includes Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Javier Baez).