The Upcoming Shortstop Class Looks Increasingly Bleak
2023/05/the-upcoming-shortstop-class-looks-increasingly-bleak.htmlIn 2021-22, it was Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Trevor Story and Javier Baez.
Twins Reinstate Jorge Polanco
2023/04/twins-reinstate-jorge-polanco.htmlHe's since moved to second base in deference to stronger shortstop defenders like Andrelton Simmons and Carlos Correa.
Yankees Outright Colten Brewer
2023/04/yankees-outright-colten-brewer.htmlBrewer was called in and allowed solo home runs to Edouard Julien and Carlos Correa, eventually recording the third out with the score 9-0.
Twins Extend Pablo Lopez
2023/04/twins-extend-pablo-lopez.htmlWith Lopez now locked in through at least the 2027 season, he joins Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton among the focal points of the Twins' core.
Giants, Logan Webb Agree To Five-Year, $90MM Extension
2023/04/giants-logan-webb-agree-to-five-year-90mm-extension.htmlThey made attempts to sign marquee players like Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa, though those deals didn't end up coming to fruition.
White Sox Place Tim Anderson On Injured List
2023/04/white-sox-tim-anderson-knee-injury-two-four-weeks.htmlHe's a collective .317/.346/.471 hitter in just shy of 1700 plate appearances dating back to 2019, and his 122 wRC+ in that time (indicating he's been 22% better than an average hitter after weighting for home park and league run-scoring environment) trails only six other shortstops: Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts, Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Bo Bichette and Corey Seager.
List Of Players On Track For 10-And-5 Rights
2023/04/list-of-players-on-track-for-10-and-5-rights.htmlCorrea will get to 10 years of service in 2025 but won't have five years as a Twin until after 2026.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
2023/03/offseason-in-review-minnesota-twins-15.htmlThe desire to re-sign Carlos Correa loomed large and would hang over their offseason until his wild free-agent saga drew to a close, but the Twins had other business to attend to in the meantime.
Offseason In Review: Boston Red Sox
2023/03/offseason-in-review-boston-red-sox-15.htmlBogaerts triggered his opt-out, becoming a free agent and part of the "Big Four" shortstops alongside Trea Turner, Carlos Correa and Dansby Swanson.
Giants’ Chairman: Team Intends To Eventually Exercise 2024 Option On President Farhan Zaidi
2023/03/giants-chairman-team-intends-to-eventually-exercise-2024-option-on-president-farhan-zaidi.htmlDespite a spirited pursuit of Aaron Judge and their near-deal with Carlos Correa, they ultimately missed out on a top-of-the-market pickup.
Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
2023/03/offseason-in-review-atlanta-braves-14.htmlAtlanta was never substantively linked to any of Trea Turner, Carlos Correa or Xander Bogaerts either, hinting at the payroll questions that surrounded the organization throughout the winter.
Braves Option Vaughn Grissom, Braden Shewmake
2023/03/braves-to-option-vaughn-grissom-braden-shewmake.htmlSwanson reached free agency this offseason and was considered one of the "Big Four" shortstops, alongside Carlos Correa, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts.
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2023/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees-14.htmlFor many years, the club has turned away from marquee free agent shortstops like Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Trea Turner and others, seemingly confident that their future shortstop was currently being cultivated on the farm somewhere.
Twins, Hernan Perez Agree To Minor League Deal
2023/03/twins-hernan-perez-agree-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe Twins have Jorge Polanco, Carlos Correa and Jose Miranda lined up at the non-first base infield positions.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2023/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-15.htmlFrom the outset, the Cubs were known to have interest in the "Big Four" free agent shortstops: Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, and Dansby Swanson.
Offseason In Review: Philadelphia Phillies
2023/03/offseason-in-review-philadelphia-phillies-14.htmlPhiladelphia at least checked in each of the "big four" free agent shortstops (Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson), and there was at least some early indication that Xander Bogaerts might be atop the team's list due to his past Red Sox history with Phils president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
Poll: Who Will Win The AL Central?
2023/03/poll-who-will-win-the-al-central-2.htmlMinnesota was the most active team in the division this offseason, improbably retaining Carlos Correa after an unprecedented free-agent saga saw deals with the Giants and Mets fall through.
Offseason In Review: San Francisco Giants
2023/03/offseason-in-review-san-francisco-giants-13.htmlThe Giants knew entering the offseason that luring Judge away from the Yankees was going to be a long shot, and true to Zaidi's "everything is on the table" form, they pivoted to one of the top names on the market: Carlos Correa.
Offseason In Review: New York Mets
2023/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-mets-15.htmlThe payroll almost went even higher, as the Mets took center stage in the middle chapter of the Carlos Correa saga.
Revisiting The Best Fits For Jurickson Profar
2023/03/revisiting-the-best-fits-for-jurickson-profar.htmlNo free agent has reached a $10MM AAV since Carlos Correa finalized his deal to return to the Twins on Jan.
Brewers Notes: Taylor, Ashby, Adames
2023/02/brewers-notes-taylor-ashby-adames.htmlHe goes on to say he'll let his agency handle the business side of things while he focuses on baseball but adds that those other shortstops "really set the bar for the guys that are coming up." Carlos Correa ultimately settled for a contract below expectations after he had two deals scuttled by concerns over his physical, but the other marquee shortstops did well for themselves this winter.
Twins Sign Donovan Solano
2023/02/twins-to-sign-donovan-solano.htmlFor the Twins, they've seen some notable changes to their infield mix this offseason, though Carlos Correa and Jorge Polanco should still be in the middle.
White Sox Sign Elvis Andrus
2023/02/white-sox-to-sign-elvis-andrus.htmlThere was obviously a lot of action on the shortstop market this offseason, but once the big names of Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Carlos Correa, and Dansby Swanson all signed their contracts, remaining teams with shortstop needs seemed more willing to test out internal options rather than pursue a veteran like Andrus.
MLB Creates Economic Reform Committee
2023/02/mlb-creates-economic-reform-committee.htmlPer RosterResource, the Mets 2023 payroll for luxury tax purposes currently sits at almost $374 million, and that's even after the club's bid to land Carlos Correa on a 12-year, $315 million contract fell through due to concerns about Correa's physical.
Yankees Unlikely To Pursue Trade In Wake Of Frankie Montas Injury
2023/02/yankees-unlikely-to-pursue-trade-in-wake-of-frankie-montas-injury.htmlHowever, that was when it seemed as though the latter club was going to sign Carlos Correa and they wanted to move some salary off their books, such as the $14MM owed to Carrasco this year.