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Carlos Correa is a Twin! What does the move mean for Austin Martin, Brooks Lee, and Royce Lewis, a trio of high upside infield prospects?

The Twins have done the unthinkable. After seemingly looking in from the outside on the shortstop's market all winter, they swooped in this week and snagged Carlos Correa away from the Mets.

The reason Correa was available to the Twins, and the reason his contract with Minnesota is structured as it is, boils down to an ankle concern that will weigh heavily in the fate of this blockbuster move.

Here's what we know about it.

Something, something, the announcement we're all waiting for, something something

The long-standing saga is finally over. Was it worth the treacherous, annoying wait? I certainly think so. The Twins have agreed to terms with Carlos Correa in a stunning twist to the craziest free agency story in recent memory. Now onto the baseball: how does Correa impact the 2023 roster?

Let’s all take a collective deep breath here first; they did it. They really did it! In back-to-back offseasons, the Minnesota Twins landed arguably the greatest free agent available. Carlos Correa is staying in Minnesota.

Third time's a charm?

The Minnesota Twins, against all odds, have come to an agreement with superstar shortstop Carlos Correa on six-year contract per ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal brings to a close one of the oddest free-agent pursuits in MLB history and represents a financial commitment greater than any the historically frugal Twins have offered.

The fourth road trip of the 2023 Twins season aims to bring suntans and celebrities into the mix, with a week in Los Angeles!  It’s time to go to Hollywood against the Dodgers and Angels!  Will it be a horror show, comedy, drama, or feel-good classic?  Dodgers Stadium.  Angel Stadium.  Let’s begin…

Under Derek Falvey and Thad Levine, the Twins have prized depth on their roster and optionality in their processes. Their approach to MLB free agency has reflected that fact. Alas, that means they’re only doing half the job that a great front office must do in free agency, and it’s the less vital half.

Last season, just before Opening Day, the Minnesota Twins got on the horn with the San Diego Padres and made a move. Fast forward to where we are now, and it’s not unfathomable to think that A.J. Preller could be open for business again.

After almost 18 months of speculations, court filings, and vague statements from Rob Manfred, Trevor Bauer was finally released from the Dodgers on Friday, January 6th.

Time is running out for the Twins to add to the team's 2023 roster. So, do any of the top remaining free agents fit with the Twins?

Despite all the turmoil, Carlos Correa is widely expected to sign with the Mets, meaning the Twins will have missed out on him along with every other top free agent target. Thus, we're left to wonder how (or if) they'll use up their remaining available payroll dollars.

It's hard to find many realistic and remotely appealing possibilities at this point. But there is one trade scenario I keep circling back to – a high-risk gambit that could transform the top of the Twins rotation.