STUNNER: Carlos Correa Agrees to Terms with Minnesota Twins

[I wish the twins were good]

This is a great contract for the Twins compared to what others signed for. Bogaerts is a half step below, two years older, and signed for 80 million more than that. 

Color this fan impressed. If they can figure out a way to get Lewis and Lee into the same infield, the Twins might really have something special here. 

[Puckett34]

[Whitey333]

First who cares?  Secondly what makes the Twins doctors better than those of the Mets and giants?  Pending physical just like the other two signings.  What's to get excited about?  Why should we assume a deal will go through here when he couldn't get signed in San Francisco or New York?  Why wouldn't the Giants or Mets able to sign him at a reduced rate of 6 at 200 million?  Plus this team needs a lot more than Correa to be a legit contender.  Unless this a new commitment from ownership and they also invest in other players, I think they will rue the day they agreed to this.  Pending physical.

[Original_JB]

I guess it makes the team better overall, so in that I'm glad. I'll want to puke every time they play up the "I really like it here and wanted to be here", "this was really my 1st choice", "these are the guys I want to win with"  LIES, LIES, and more LIES. You wanted max dollars, period. Don't even try to lie about it. You literally agreed to deals with two other teams already, so don't go trying to blow smoke up everyone's ass.

[TouchEmAllGuy]

They did it!!! Welcome back C4! The Twins are better with you here!!

[PseudoSABR]

Really hard to have envisioned a better outcome for the Twins.  The FO deserves praise today; their patience, persistence and keeping an open dialogue with Correa/Boras paid off. 

[James]

Just now, Whitey333 said:

First who cares?  Secondly what makes the Twins doctors better than those of the Mets and giants?  Pending physical just like the other two signings.  What's to get excited about?  Why should we assume a deal will go through here when he couldn't get signed in San Francisco or New York?  Why wouldn't the Giants or Mets able to sign him at a reduced rate of 6 at 200 million?  Plus this team needs a lot more than Correa to be a legit contender.  Unless this a new commitment from ownership and they also invest in other players, I think they will rue the day they agreed to this.  Pending physical.

I think the Giants and the Mets were concerned how the leg would hold up at the end of the deal, not as much when he's in his prime. 

The 6 years avoids that, and the vesting options give the team some security if his leg goes bad.  If something happens, he likely won't reach the vesting options.  

[bloomwcjkl]

A lot of coin, but I'm sure most will be happy.

I hope he doesn't have a bum leg. :-)

I guess we can trade our SS prospects.

[nicksaviking]

3 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

I know most won't agree, but I think this means they aren't dealing Kepler, unless it's part of a deal for an impact starter. They are all in.

We agree on a lot, but not this one. Seems more likely they'll be interested in getting his salary off the books now. 

And personally, I don't want both him and Gallo manning the corners. I don't want Miranda to be the only young upside player in the lineup, I really want to make room for the young bats.

[mikelink45]

Hurry up and get that physical done.   Let's move on.  It is an interesting signing.  (If only he could pitch too.)  

[Fire Dan Gladden]

2 minutes ago, Whitey333 said:

First who cares?  Secondly what makes the Twins doctors better than those of the Mets and giants?  Pending physical just like the other two signings.  What's to get excited about?  Why should we assume a deal will go through here when he couldn't get signed in San Francisco or New York?  Why wouldn't the Giants or Mets able to sign him at a reduced rate of 6 at 200 million?  Plus this team needs a lot more than Correa to be a legit contender.  Unless this a new commitment from ownership and they also invest in other players, I think they will rue the day they agreed to this.  Pending physical.

That didn't take long...

[MN_ExPat]

2 minutes ago, I wish the twins were good said:

This is a great contract for the Twins compared to what others signed for. Bogaerts is a half step below, two years older, and signed for 80 million more than that. 

Color this fan impressed. If they can figure out a way to get Lewis and Lee into the same infield, the Twins might really have something special here. 

That could be a pretty intriguing level of talent there 

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, nicksaviking said:

We agree on a lot, but not this one. Seems more likely they'll be interested in getting his salary off the books now. 

And personally, I don't want both him and Gallo manning the corners. I don't want Miranda to be the only young upside player in the lineup, I really want to make room for the young bats.

I mean, I'd trade him..... But I'm not the front office. 

[Unwinder]

I go to the mall and I go to the Dior store and I want something, I get it. I make an offer, it turns out to be too expensive, so I wait for two other people to buy it and return it because there's a hole in it, then it gets marked down and I buy it.

[James]

Just now, nicksaviking said:

We agree on a lot, but not this one. Seems more likely they'll be interested in getting his salary off the books now. 

And personally, I don't want both him and Gallo manning the corners. I don't want Miranda to be the only young upside player in the lineup, I really want to make room for the young bats.

Agree.  I'm thinking this makes it more likely that they try to trade Kepler for some pitching. I'm assuming the pones are ringing in Miami as soon as the contract is signed (if not before).

[nicksaviking]

Just now, Mike Sixel said:

I mean, I'd trade him..... But I'm not the front office. 

I understand where you're coming from. I just hope the front office doesn't actually think Kepler is a key cog in this system.

[farmerguychris]

Am I understanding this correctly?  We get CC for the next 6 years (his prime age) at $33.34M per year, and then can keep him longer at a lower rate if he hits a certain number of plate appearances?

How is this not a great deal for us??!!

This sounds like an outstanding deal for the future of the Twins.  Not only what he provides on the field, but what he provides in clubhouse leadership.

Allows Farmer to be our infield utility role (plus super utility Gordon who can play OF), don't have to rush Lewis back - win/win.  Lets keep this train going.

What am I missing that any fans might not love this?  Sure injury history, but really have any players made it this far into their careers without any injury concerns?

 

[roger]

WOW!

I was one of the few who was hopeful Correa didn't return.  My concern is whether or not the Twins will have the dollars to retain/extend Lewis, Lee, Miranda, AK, Larnach and some of the young pitchers.  You see, I believe most of those guys are going to become very good/and/or/great ballplayers.

Assuming this actually gets signed, gonna have to think about how this affects the Twins in both the short and long term.  Money isn't a problem for the next few years.  But where will guys like Lewis, Lee and perhaps a few others (Julien, Martin) play with Carlos at short?  Expect that could become a good problem.  Also expect it increases the liklihood that one of those young studs is traded.  Probably will wait until summer to give someone like Martin a chance to improve his value.  Hopefully, Lee and Lewis ain't going anywhere, hopefully.

[Fire Dan Gladden]

2 minutes ago, James said:

Agree.  I'm thinking this makes it more likely that they try to trade Kepler for some pitching. I'm assuming the pones are ringing in Miami as soon as the contract is signed (if not before).

Hard to know what Miami is thinking right now as they just signed Cueto

[Mike Sixel]

1 minute ago, nicksaviking said:

I understand where you're coming from. I just hope the front office doesn't actually think Kepler is a key cog in this system.

I'd also prefer more young players getting time. I'm a believer in most of them. 

[mickster]

Now we can see a trade coming.   Kepler along with either Polanco or Araez will go to Miami for Lopez.   They just signed Cueto to take the spot in the rotation.   Farmer becomes the utility man

[bighat]

Anyone know a good recipe for crow? I'll be eating some shortly and I'm looking for some zesty ideas. 

[CRF]

I sure hope it all goes down as planned, but I'm not holding my breath after seeing what happened with SF and NY. If he does indeed sign...what ELSE are we going to do. We need more than CC staying to make this team competitive. 

[Mike Sixel]

1 minute ago, roger said:

WOW!

I was one of the few who was hopeful Correa didn't return.  My concern is whether or not the Twins will have the dollars to retain/extend Lewis, Lee, Miranda, AK, Larnach and some of the young pitchers.  You see, I believe most of those guys are going to become very good/and/or/great ballplayers.

Assuming this actually gets signed, gonna have to think about how this affects the Twins in both the short and long term.  Money isn't a problem for the next few years.  But where will guys like Lewis, Lee and perhaps a few others (Julien, Martin) play with Carlos at short?  Expect that could become a good problem.  Also expect it increases the liklihood that one of those young studs is traded.  Probably will wait until summer to give someone like Miller a chance to improve his value.  Hopefully, Lee and Lewis ain't going anywhere, hopefully.

Lewis to the outfield. Lee to third. Miranda to DH or first. It's pretty easy to find space for them, imo. 

[nicksaviking]

4 minutes ago, roger said:

WOW!

I was one of the few who was hopeful Correa didn't return.  My concern is whether or not the Twins will have the dollars to retain/extend Lewis, Lee, Miranda, AK, Larnach and some of the young pitchers.  You see, I believe most of those guys are going to become very good/and/or/great ballplayers.

 

AK and Larnach are corner players and oft injured ones at that. If they're lucky enough to get an extension, they'd likely only get a Kepler/Sano kind of deal.

Lewis, Lee and Miranda are still years away from free agency. They certainly COULD extend them now, but if they did, the players would be taking a discount, if they wait to extend them (assuming any end up being worthy) the bulk of their extensions won't bump up against Correa's commitment. You'd likely only have a year or two where it gets tight.

[Mike Sixel]

1 minute ago, mickster said:

Now we can see a trade coming.   Kepler along with either Polanco or Araez will go to Miami for Lopez.   They just signed Cueto to take the spot in the rotation.   Farmer becomes the utility man

I can't see trading both those players for two years of Lopez. 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

8 minutes ago, James said:

I think the Giants and the Mets were concerned how the leg would hold up at the end of the deal, not as much when he's in his prime. 

The 6 years avoids that, and the vesting options give the team some security if his leg goes bad.  If something happens, he likely won't reach the vesting options.  

I think the question answers itself. They didn’t think Correa was worth 6/200.

[cheeseheadgophfan]

I'm sitting here with my mouth open........there is NO FREAKING WAY!!!!!   

[DJL44]

13 minutes ago, MMMordabito said:

Edit:  Looks like I was kinda ninja'd by DJL44

[I wish the twins were good]

"Major part" of physical already done for Twins, I'm guessing they would have signed him up on the original 285MM offer before the drama. Boras talked his way out of 80MM for his client on this one. Is that the first huge L Boras has ever taken in his career? Must be others that didn't become public but this is pretty embarrassing for him I'd think. Correa fired his last agent and his new one cost him an incredible amount of money.