Carlos Correa bets on himself. Shortstop is now a Minnesota twin, offering opt outs for the first two seasons of a three-year deal as well as a limited no-trade clause for 2022 and full no-trade clauses for 2023 and 2024, according to Bob Nightingale. of USA Today reports.
The former Houston Astros' first-ever overall pick traveled to Fort Meyers, Florida, on Saturday for a physical event scheduled for Sunday, Nightingale reports. While many fans wonder why the Astros couldn't match the twins deal, ESPN 97.5's John Granato reported that the outfit "ghosted" Korea last week.
Carlos Correa was haunted before the Astros signed with the Twins.
General Manager James Click told Correa that he would come back to them, but he never did. Similarly, owner Jim Crane did not respond to a single text from Korea agent Scott Boras. After national reports of an intense conversation, the Astros couldn't match the twins.
Before the lockout, the Astros reportedly offered Correa a five-year, $160 million deal, which is about $3 million less than the average annual value they would make with the twins.
Former players took to social media Saturday about Korea's departure, while others spoke to reporters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Before Korea's signing was reported, catcher Martin Maldonado tweeted, "Sorry, I tried."
"He knew it would be difficult to get the number of years he wanted after the lockdown," Maldonado told reporters. "Overall, he's betting on himself again. I know he's going to have a monster year out there and hopefully go back to free agency and achieve that goal of a 10-year deal. "
Maldonado, who has tweeted cryptic messages this season will continue in the near future, joked with reporters.
Justin Verlander, Yuli Guriel, Jose Siri and Alex Bregman were among other players who commented on Korea's departure, saying how much it deserves to be paid. Lance McCullers Jr. posted a goodbye video to honor his friendship with Shortstop.
"He knew it would be difficult to get the number of years he wanted after the lockdown," Maldonado told reporters. "Overall, he's betting on himself again. I know he's going to have a monster year out there and hopefully go back to free agency and achieve that goal of a 10-year deal. "
Maldonado, who has tweeted cryptic messages this season will continue in the near future, joked with reporters.
Justin Verlander, Yuli Guriel, Jose Siri and Alex Bregman were among other players who commented on Korea's departure, saying how much it deserves to be paid. Lance McCullers Jr. posted a goodbye video to honor his friendship with Shortstop.
Although manager Dusty Baker would not comment on Korea's signing until it became official, former Astros bilingual media and baseball operations coordinator, Andrew Dunn-Bauman, provided the perspective of a staff member.
"Carlos Correa is a consummate teammate and professional," Dunn-Baumann said via Twitter. “It goes far beyond his ability on the field. Whatever the team needed for him, he was the man. day and night The Astros (organisation) will miss him."
The Astros will receive a competitive balance pick for Korea in the 2022 MLB Draft. In other contract negotiation news, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reported that Kyle Tucker and the Astros are not discussing an extension at this time.
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Right-handed reliever Joe Smith signed a one-year deal with the Twins, and fielder Jonathan Villar signed a one-year deal that includes a reciprocal option with the Chicago Cubs for 2023, MLB.com reports. Is.
Right-handed pitching prospect Garrett Gayle retired voluntarily. The Astros also handed some prospects to major league clubs to play in spring training from Friday. To see that list, search Astro's transactions page on their website.