New York Yankees Were Ready to Sign Carlos Correa Until Last Minute Disagreement

An insider by a New York sportswriter has revealed that the New York Yankees were prepared to sign star shortstop Carlos Correa, but they did not. What went wrong? Let us take a look at the signing that could have happened and the reason behind the disagreement.

Yankees’ Disagreement with Carlos Correa

Shortstop Carlos Correa has now agreed to join the Minnesota Twins with a 3-year deal of $105.3 M. The deal also includes opt-outs after the first two years of the agreement. But recently, a sports insider based in New York has revealed that the New York Yankees were in touch with Carlos Correa until Saturday, March 18, 2022.

But as it turns out, the Yankees felt that Correa’s price tag was quite high. They had their payroll commitments to other players of the Yankees as well. This disagreement paved the way for the Minnesota Twins to swoop past the Yankees and sign the 27-year-old Puerto Rican. The sports insider also said that the discussion between the Yankees and Correa reportedly included a 4-year deal with opt-outs.

“Yankees stayed in contact with Correa through two agents this winter – including yesterday – but never felt that price tag was do-able considering where their payroll is already at, large commitments to Stanton/Cole, upcoming desire to pay Judge,” said Andy Martino, the sports insider via Twitter.

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Meanwhile, there were mixed reactions at his now-former home, Houston. Houston Astros’ catcher, Jason Castro, said, that “the guys were hopeful,” when asked about Correa’s agreement with the Twins for the upcoming 2022 season.

On the other hand, teammates like Lance McCullers Jr. posted a video on Twitter thanking Carlos Correa for everything he has done for the Astros, thus giving him a farewell. 28-year-old McCullers Jr. is a pitcher at the Houston Astros. He has been associated with the Astros since 2012, when the Astros drafted him during the 2012 MLB Draft.

The entire MLB 2021 season was quite special as the Astros reached the 2021 World Series Final. They faced the Atlanta Braves in the finals. But sadly for them, the Atlanta Braves went on to win their fourth World Series title as they defeated the Astros 4-2.

The 2021 World Series Final took place from October 27th, 2021, till November 3rd, 2021. Braves’ Jorge Soler, who has now agreed to join the Miami Marlins, was awarded the 2021 World Series MVP award.

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