The Mets and free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa tried finalizing a contract for weeks after agreeing to terms on a 12-year, $315 million deal. It ultimately didn’t happen and Correa went back to the Minnesota Twins for six years and $200 million. I’m a proponent of leaving the past in the past, but this tidbit was too interesting to not talk about.
During his Twins press conference, Correa and agent Scott Boras both shared thoughts on what’s ended up being a crazy offseason. Correa was “surprised” that both the San Francisco Giants and Mets weren’t comfortable finalizing a deal.