Twins Notes: Kirilloff, Winder, Sands, Payroll
2023/02/twins-notes-kirilloff-winder-sands-payroll.htmlDespite generally being in the middle of the pack in terms of spending, the club has made some surprising splashes of late, including giving a huge extension to Byron Buxton and twice being the surprising victors of the Carlos Correa free agent frenzy.
Poll: Who Signs First, Jurickson Profar Or Michael Wacha?
2023/02/poll-who-signs-first-jurickson-profar-or-michael-wacha.htmlWhile the last few non-lockout offseasons saw a slowed free agent market, many of the biggest names of the 2022-23 class had already found new teams by the start of January...give or take Carlos Correa's three-team saga, of course.
Padres Expected To Pursue Extension With Manny Machado
2023/02/padres-expected-to-pursue-extension-with-manny-machado.htmlCarlos Correa had two separate deals scuttled by concerns over the long-term health of his ankle and still secured himself a $200MM guarantee over six years with four vesting options.
Each MLB Team’s Players On WBC Rosters
2023/02/each-mlb-teams-players-on-wbc-rosters.htmlDanis Correa…
Astros, Kyle Tucker Have Discussed Extension
2023/02/astros-kyle-tucker-have-discussed-extension.htmlGeorge Springer and Carlos Correa reached free agency and signed elsewhere while Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez signed lengthy contracts to stick around.
Brandon Crawford Discusses Offseason, Upcoming Campaign
2023/02/brandon-crawford-discusses-offseason-upcoming-campaign.htmlThe Giants heavily pursued Carlos Correa and agreed to a 13-year, $350MM deal that would have seen him take over the position, with Crawford getting bumped to third base.
Giants, Logan Webb Have Talked About Long-Term Extension
2023/02/giants-logan-webb-have-talked-about-long-term-extension.htmlOf course, that fact carries a significant asterisk, as the Giants thought they'd signed Carlos Correa to a 13-year, $350MM contract in December before concerns from Correa's physical about the shortstop's right leg and ankle prevented the deal from being finalized.
Twins Appear Unlikely To Trade Max Kepler
2023/02/twins-appear-unlikely-to-trade-max-kepler.htmlThe re-signing of Carlos Correa means Lewis isn't likely to get much shortstop run, barring a Correa injury.
Falvey: Bullpen Upgrades “Not A Priority”
2023/02/falvey-bullpen-upgrades-not-a-priority.htmlThe Twins have been active this offseason, re-signing Carlos Correa while bringing in new faces such as Pablo Lopez, Joey Gallo, Christian Vazquez, Michael A.
Twins Notes: Lewis, Polanco, Kirilloff, Miranda
2023/01/twins-notes-lewis-polanco-kirilloff-miranda.htmlThere were times this season that it seemed Carlos Correa would sign with the Giants and then Mets, leaving the future shortstop job open for Lewis to retake once healthy.
Big Hype Prospects: Baty, Colas, Waters, Grissom, Hernaiz
2023/01/big-hype-prospects-baty-colas-waters-grissom-hernaiz.htmlWhen it appeared the club was set to sign Carlos Correa, Baty shifted from a potential cost-controlled building block to trade bait.
Twins Designate A.J. Alexy For Assignment
2023/01/twins-designate-a-j-alexy-for-assignment.htmlAlexy was acquired from the Nationals earlier this month -- on the same day as Carlos Correa's thoroughly-covered physical with the Twins -- but the 24-year-old is now off the 40-man roster in Minnesota and moves again into DFA limbo.
Twins Acquire Michael A. Taylor From Royals
2023/01/twins-to-acquire-michael-a-taylor-from-royals.htmlThe Twins had been fairly quiet this offseason until the calendar flipped to 2023, but they've re-signed Carlos Correa, flipped Luis Arraez for Pablo Lopez and prospects and now brought in Taylor within a matter of weeks.
Which Teams Make The Most Sense For Elvis Andrus?
2023/01/which-teams-make-the-most-sense-for-elvis-andrus.htmlCarlos Correa, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson were all highly sought after and all ended up securing deals well into nine-figure territory.
Quick Hits: Colas, Jimenez, White Sox, Giants, Hendricks, Cubs
2023/01/quick-hits-colas-jimenez-white-sox-giants-hendricks-cubs.htmlThey want to come here and get another bite at the apple, and a lot of times that's in our best interests, too, for players to be motivated along those lines and to be better." San Francisco has had a lot of success in finding bounce-back players during Zaidi's tenure, and it isn't as though the club has shied away from longer-term offers, given what the Giants were prepared to give Carlos Correa or Aaron Judge.
Marlins Explored Trades For Mets’ Brett Baty
2023/01/marlins-explored-trades-for-mets-brett-baty.htmlReports earlier this month indicated that the Marlins had also talked to the Mets about Eduardo Escobar, when New York seemingly had an agreement in place with Carlos Correa.
Marlins To Move Jazz Chisholm To Center Field
2023/01/marlins-to-move-jazz-chisholm-to-center-field.htmlOf course, Minnesota's signing of Carlos Correa solidified shortstop and ensured Jorge Polanco would play almost exclusively at second base.
Twins, Marlins Swap Luis Arraez For Pablo Lopez In Four-Player Trade
2023/01/marlins-trade-pablo-lopez-twins-luis-arraez.htmlThe prospects in the deal are both long-term plays for the Twins, making them somewhat curious secondary pieces for a team that's clearly bidding for immediate contention in the wake of their stunning deal to re-sign Carlos Correa.
MLBTR Poll: American League Central Favorite
2023/01/mlbtr-poll-american-league-central-favorite.htmlThey were also facing the loss of a superstar this winter as Carlos Correa opted out of his contract and seemed unlikely to return.
Mets To Sign Tommy Pham
2023/01/mets-rumors-offer-tommy-pham-optimistic.htmlOwner Steve Cohen has shown little concern with such penalties, however, and Pham's luxury hit will be a relative drop…
Twins Outright Kyle Garlick, Oliver Ortega
2023/01/twins-outright-kyle-garlick-oliver-ortega.htmlGarlick was designated for assignment last Wednesday as the corresponding move to accommodate Carlos Correa's return.
Zaidi: Giants Unlikely To Make Further Roster Additions Right Now
2023/01/zaidi-giants-unlikely-to-make-further-roster-additions-right-now.htmlBrandon Crawford seemed like he was going to get bumped off shortstop when Carlos Correa was set to take over that job for the next 13 years.
Scott Boras Discusses Carlos Correa’s Free Agency Saga
2023/01/scott-boras-discusses-carlos-correas-free-agency-saga.htmlThe league's biggest story over the past month has been the winding saga involving Carlos Correa's free agency.
Red Sox Interested In Jurickson Profar, Elvis Andrus
2023/01/red-sox-interested-in-jurickson-profar-elvis-andrus.htmlStill, there was some speculation that Andrus' market wouldn't really pick up until the "big four" free agent shortstops (Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson) were off the board, and teams still in need of shortstop help could turn to Andrus as more of a stop-gap option.
Boras: Blue Jays, Cubs, Twins “Were Really After” Xander Bogaerts
2023/01/boras-blue-jays-cubs-twins-were-really-after-xander-bogaerts.htmlThe Cubs and Twins were already known to be Bogaerts' suitors, and as both clubs were monitoring the high-end shortstop market and eventually came away with two of the winter's top options at the position --- Chicago signed Dansby Swanson, while Minnesota (eventually) reunited with Carlos Correa.