The state of affairs between the Mets and Carlos Correa has taken a flip this week, with new groups leaping into the combo.
A supply confirmed to the Daily News that Correa’s camp is speaking to different golf equipment whereas dialogue with the Mets continues. Multiple reviews have named the Minnesota Twins as one of many golf equipment.
Correa performed for the Twins final season after signing a three-year, $105.3 million contract as a free agent final winter. The shortstop opted out after the season to turn into a free agent for the second straight winter.
The Mets and Correa got here to an settlement on a 12-year, $305 million contract on Dec. 20, pending a bodily. This got here hours after a deal fell by with the San Francisco Giants for a 13-year, $350 million contract. The Giants had issues together with his proper leg and ankle, which was surgically repaired in 2014 whereas Correa was within the minor leagues. The Mets seemingly had the identical issues together with his bodily and the 2 events have but to agree on an amended contract.
Correa is predicted to maneuver to 3rd base in New York and the Mets would then attempt to commerce Eduardo Escobar, who has yet another yr left on his contract. An Amazin’ offseason is usually full, however negotiations are holding up the remainder of the housekeeping gadgets on the Mets’ listing
Even Las Vegas oddsmakers have jumped into the fray attempting to foretell the place Correa will find yourself. The Mets are nonetheless the leaders within the clubhouse and reviews counsel that the membership remains to be assured they are going to be capable to land the two-time MVP and 2015 AL Rookie of the Year.
What does this all imply? It might imply that Correa is intrigued by the opportunity of returning to Minnesota. Or, it might imply that the Twins are merely doing their due diligence and checking in on an elite participant to whom they just lately provided a 10-year, $285 million contract. In the grand scheme of issues, it actually simply signifies that the Mets and Correa’s agent, Scott Boras, are nonetheless negotiating.
Both events have stayed quiet over the previous couple of weeks with Correa and his spouse, Daniella, taking time to rejoice the vacations with household and documenting it on social media. Steve Cohen wished Correa badly sufficient to go on report and speak in regards to the contract earlier than it was formally accomplished, so business sources and Vegas oddsmakers are nonetheless favoring the Mets.
It’s one other chapter in what is popping out to be a really sophisticated, drawn-out saga.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com