New York Yankees Saving Big Money, but Not for Carlos Correa
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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 | Courtesy Reuters
While there were many rumors around New York Yankees aiming for Carlos Correa in free agency, the Yankees reached no such deal before the lockout. However, new reports state that the Yankees might now prioritize their future extension for Aaron Judge over their new relationship with star free agent Carlos Correa.
Carlos Correa is the top free agent on the market this off-season, and many teams eyeing him have increased his stakes. Hence, Correa is waiting for the best deal to arrive at his table, as he is not going anywhere below $300 million.
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Aaron Judge over Carlos Correa for New York Yankees
After their dreams of reaching the 2021 post-season remained incomplete, the Yankees were expected to be aggressive in the post-season. According to the rumors, they were planning to hand out a deal above $300 million to Carlos Correa in December.
Notably, when another star shortstop, Corey Seager, received a $325 million deal, Correa’s whopping million dollar rumors looked all the more realistic. However, while he is definitely in for an expensive offer, MLB insider Buster Olney doesn’t think it is going to come from the Yankees.
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Buster said, “I know the Yankees, while they need a shortstop, I think some of their focus has been on trying to save some of their financial ammunition for an Aaron Judge negotiation coming up.”
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney told The Wheelhouse that he thinks the #Yankees are saving their money for an Aaron Judge extension instead of signing Carlos Correa… @ESPN975 pic.twitter.com/gvxclcpbNv
— Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) December 2, 2021
Undeniably, the Yankees would keep Aaron Judge as their priority as he is the face of the franchise. Albeit, the richest team in Major League is ”saving up”, seems absurd, as they have a net worth of $5 billion.
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Oct 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) waves to the crowd after his game winning RBI single to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and clinch a wildcard playoff spot at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Carlos Correa is ‘comfortable’ waiting
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According to Jon Heyman, the star shortstop is not affected by the sudden MLB lockout. In fact, Correa is expecting his price to increase once the lockout is lifted.
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Oct 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) runs to second base after hitting a double to start the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox in game four of the 2021 ALCS at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Do you think the New York Yankees are going to let go of Carlos Correa in order to secure Aaron Judge?
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