West Notes: Giants, Yamamoto, Angels, Leiter
2023/12/west-notes-giants-yamamoto-angels-leiter.htmlThe Giants have long been expected to be one of the winter's more aggressive teams after missing out on megadeals for stars Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa last offseason.
Guardians Announce Finalized Coaching Staff, Name Craig Albernaz Bench Coach
2023/11/guardians-announce-finalized-coaching-staff-name-craig-albernaz-bench-coach.htmlKai Correa, who was previously reported to be coming aboard to take some unknown role, will be the major league field coordinator.
Guardians Hire Kai Correa For Coaching Role
2023/11/guardians-hire-kai-correa-for-coaching-role.htmlFormer Giants bench coach and interim manager Kai Correa is joining the Guardians' coaching staff, according to FanSided's Robert Murray and Jeff Young (X link).
How Aggressive Will The Tigers Be This Winter?
2023/11/tigers-trade-rumors-free-agency-short-term-deals-payroll-luis-severino.htmlThe Twins surely didn't enter the 2021-22 offseason expecting to sign Carlos Correa, for instance, and the Tigers' ample flexibility leaves them open for opportunistic adds of that nature, should they arise.
MLBTR Poll: Should The Twins Trade Kyle Farmer?
2023/11/mlbtr-poll-should-the-twins-trade-kyle-farmer.htmlEven if the Twins wanted to get Julien more at-bats as the designated hitter, a starting infield of Alex Kirilloff, Polanco, Carlos Correa and Lewis has significant upside.
Looking For A Match In A Dylan Cease Trade
2023/11/looking-for-a-match-in-a-dylan-cease-trade.htmlThat being said, the Giants certainly have money to spend after last offseason's failed bids for Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa.
Giants Interested In Matt Chapman
2023/11/giants-interested-in-matt-chapman.htmlBeyond that, it's widely believed that the Giants are planning to add a star player or two this winter after just missing on Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa a year ago.
Padres, Dodgers, Giants Interested In Blake Snell
2023/11/padres-dodgers-giants-interested-in-blake-snell.htmlRecent attempts to land star players have fallen short, with the club just missing on guys like Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa.
Latest On Astros, Alex Bregman
2023/11/latest-on-astros-alex-bregman.htmlThe club has generally avoided long-term deals that run deep into a player's career, letting guys like Springer, Carlos Correa and others walk away and get paid elsewhere.
Twins Select Jair Camargo, Yunior Severino
2023/11/twins-select-jair-camargo-yunior-severino.htmlHe adds to a wealth of infield depth in a Twins organization that currently has Jorge Polanco, Royce Lewis, Carlos…
Michael Conforto Exercises Player Option With Giants
2023/11/michael-conforto-exercises-player-option-with-giants.htmlThe Giants are expected to be aggressive this winter, likely pursuing marquee free agents after missing out on players like Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa last winter.
Gold Glove Winners Announced
2023/11/gold-glove-winners-announced.htmlAL shortstop: Anthony Volpe (1st)....finalists: Carlos Correa, Corey Seager…
NL West Notes: Christenson, Giants, Padres, Chapman, Soto, Kershaw
2023/10/nl-west-notes-christenson-giants-padres-chapman-soto-kershaw.htmlBench coach Kai Correa is under contract for next season, though Baggarly writes that the Giants are likely to give him permission to interview with other teams, so this could provide an opening for Christenson to just assume the bench coach job.
NL Notes: Giants, Schumaker, Kelly
2023/10/nl-notes-giants-schumaker-kelly.htmlThe only other candidates to receive an interview were Giants coaches Alyssa Nakken, Kai Correa, and Mark Hallberg, although the team also expressed interest in Red Sox player information coach Jason Varitek, Angels third base coach Bill Haselman, and Rangers special assistant Nick Hundley.
Giants To Sign Bob Melvin, Farhan Zaidi Through 2026
2023/10/giants-to-sign-bob-melvin-farhan-zaidi-through-2026.htmlThe Giants then pivoted to another free agent superstar in Carlos Correa, agreeing to a 13-year, $350MM deal, but the Giants balked at Correa's medicals and walked away before making that deal official.
Giants Hire Bob Melvin As Manager
2023/10/giants-to-hire-bob-melvin-as-manager.htmlAs such, Zaidi is also certainly feeling the pressure to build a contending roster, and the Giants are expected to be aggressive shoppers this winter after missing out on both Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa as a big-ticket addition last offseason.
Astros Hoping To Sign Jose Altuve To New Extension
2023/10/astros-hoping-to-sign-jose-altuve-to-new-extension.htmlThe Astros have been willing to let some stars walk, such as Carlos Correa after the 2021 season or Verlander last winter (before Verlander was re-acquired from the Mets at the trade deadline).
AL Notes: Twins, Glasnow, Cora
2023/10/al-notes-twins-glasnow-cora.htmlEffective as Polanco has been, that sentiment in understandable given the club's cluttered infield mix that features Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, Edouard Julien and up-and-coming prospects like Brooks Lee and Austin Martin.
Which Draft Picks Each Team Would Forfeit By Signing A Qualified Free Agent
2023/10/which-draft-picks-each-team-would-forfeit-by-signing-a-qualified-free-agent-3.htmlLouis is aiming to acquire at least three starting pitchers, the Giants are hoping to finally land a big name after their failed pursuits of Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa last winter, the Cubs could be looking to make a big splash to replace Cody Bellinger (if Bellinger can't be re-signed at all), and the Red Sox might be looking to return to contention in a big way once their new front office leader is hired.
Giants Interested In Jason Varitek For Manager Position
2023/10/giants-interested-in-jason-varitek-for-manager-position.htmlThe Giants have also interviewed internal candidates such as bench coach/interim manager Kai Correa, assistant coach Alyssa Nakken and third-base coach Mark Hallberg.
Giants Interested In Bob Melvin As Manager
2023/10/giants-interested-in-bob-melvin-as-manager.htmlSan Francisco has also interviewed several internal candidates, including interim manager Kai Correa and assistant coach Alyssa Nakken, who became…
Poll: Should The Twins Trade Jorge Polanco?
2023/10/poll-should-the-twins-trade-jorge-polanco.htmlPolanco's not really a viable shortstop anymore, but Carlos Correa has that position locked down anyway.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
2023/10/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-13.htmlStill, Swanson hit well enough overall and led all MLB shortstops in defensive Outs Above Average en route to a 4.9 fWAR season that bested fellow 2022-23 free agents Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, and Carlos Correa.
Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Twins
2023/10/offseason-outlook-minnesota-twins-13.htmlCarlos Correa will be back at shortstop.
The Opener: ALCS, NLCS, Giants’ Manager
2023/10/the-opener-alcs-nlcs-giants-manager.htmlThey've already interviewed a number of internal candidates, with bench coach Kai Correa, third base coach Mark Hallberg and assistant coach Alyssa Nakken having been questioned about the opening.