Every day, new developments strengthen the rumors of the New York Yankees being interested in signing Carlos Correa. However, while there are also rumors of Carlos’ past controversy (2017 World Series), being a deal-breaker, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner recently cleared the doubts.
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Carlos Correa entered free agency for the 2022 season, after delivering a stellar performance in 2021 for the Houston Astros. Correa is the frontrunner for the shortstop needs of the Yankees in 2022.
New York Yankees owner gives a strong statement on Carlos’ past controversy
Earlier, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had praised Correa for his talents. Notably, when he was asked if was bothered by Carlos’ 2017 controversy with Houston Astros, he had strongly replied, “No.”
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Oct 8, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) looks to the dugout during the game against the Chicago White Sox in game two of the 2021 ALDS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Now, the New York Yankees owner himself, Hal Steinbrenner, has praised Correa. MLB insider Jeff Passan revealed Hal’s thoughts on Carlos’ past and how it won’t play any role in Yankees’ pursuit of their ideal shortstop.
Hal said, “He’s obviously a great talent. And, look, I think, hopefully, most people have moved on from that. I mean, I think it’s only healthy to move on from things like that instead of stewing on it year after year.”
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner spoke on a number of subjects here at the owners' meetings in Chicago. Among them: Carlos Correa. While he didn't directly reference Correa by name, here was his response to a question about whether Correa was a serious candidate to be signed. pic.twitter.com/HoaQBxtsqT
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 17, 2021
“But, you know, people have the opinion that they want to have about that particular player,” he said. “But, in general, we’re going to look at every single option. It’s the same thing we do every year,” he further added.
It looks like New York Yankees are positive about signing Carlos Correa, regardless of everything. However, are they going to ignore Correa’s comment on Derek Jeter as well?
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Carlos Correa’s comments on Derek Jeter
In a recent conversation with ‘Me Gustan Los Deportes podcast,’ Carlos had made a shocking statement on New York Yankees legend, Derek Jeter. Correa had said, “Derek Jeter didn’t deserve any of the Golden Gloves he won.” Well, that was a huge statement against a five-time Gold Glove winner. However, it might also be considered as Carlos’ personal opinion.
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Oct 5, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) pulls starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in the American League Wildcard game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
In 2021, the Yankees missed out on the World Series opportunity, and they would want to put their best foot forward in 2022. If Corey Seager will go to Los Angeles Dodgers, Carlos Correa will be the best option left in top free agents.
Do you think Carlos will appear in pinstripes in the 2022 season?
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