Two things have defined the 2022 off-season- The MLB imposed lockout and the Carlos Correa signing. With one of the league’s top shortstops running into free agency, teams across the majors are clamoring for him. With the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs once considered front runners, nothing is really certain. The offseason is closer to resuming and fans have reached a fever pitch in their pursuit.
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And while the true story features Correa as the centerpiece of the puzzle, Yankees fans have seen a variety of reactions emerge on Twitter. From various fans aggressively supporting the move to several of them criticizing the Yankees of their past off-seasons, close to convinced that this move is not going to go through, we try to bring you as many reactions as we can on the off chance the move actually goes through.
Carlos Correa – almost a New York Yankee?
Several fans have taken to the internet to see Correa don the Pinstripes already. Wishful thinking, the power of attraction, manifesting their desires? Call it what you will, but the Yankees will be eager to see Correa taking his place in the infield at their stadium.
I can’t wait for Carlos Correa to become a New York Yankee.
Can’t wait to buy Correa Yankee jersey
Carlos Correa is 100 percent going to be a Yankee.
But, as is true in most sports, the naysayers came through as well. Some criticizing ownership, while some chose to go after the prospect development that the Yankees would be giving up if they signed a superstar like Correa.
As much as I’d like Carlos Correa, I wouldn’t hold my breath. Now Scott Boras is his agent, which means he won’t come cheap. I don’t know if Hal Steinbrenner is going to break the bank when he has to pay Judge. Plus Yanks have Anthony Volpe coming up soon. Can Correa play 3B?
Thankfully, the internet always provides. And opposing opinions were never in short supply.
Oh man. Carlos Correa hires the guy that got the Gerrit Cole deal done with the Yankees. #YankeesTwitter have at it
Free agent SS Carlos Correa has hired Scott Boras as his agent, Correa tells ESPN. In a statement he said: “I have made the decision to hire Boras Corporation to represent me moving forward. Boras Corporation offers the highest level of baseball expertise and proven experience.”
Super agent Scott Boras was on multiple mentions with the superstar shortstop. Correa signing on with Boras could possibly either really encourage Yankees fans or put them into utter dismay.
Scott Boras Loves The Yankees. Correa Is A Yankee.
Carlos Correa hiring Scott Boras helps his chances of being a Yankee.
Free agent SS Carlos Correa has hired Scott Boras as his agent, Correa tells ESPN. In a statement he said: “I have made the decision to hire Boras Corporation to represent me moving forward. Boras Corporation offers the highest level of baseball expertise and proven experience.”
Yankees fans seem to be ready to pull out all stops in their pursuit of the shortstop. Some even tossing their own estimations of the contract up for discussion.
The Yankees offer to Carlos Correa should be 10 years and $345 million.
Carlos Correa’s position before the lockout (or agent switch) was that he wanted $330M to $350M. But $330M was the clear minimum ask. Will still be interesting to see if he can beat Corey Seager’s $325M deal.
Others still voiced their opinion that the signing of Carlos Correa can be made irrespective of finances. That Correa shouldn’t really have any bearing on prospect development or even re-signing the Yankees top performers from the season past.
Real fans grasp the fact the Yankees can afford both Correa and Judge. Half this fan base would rather spend $30 on a pretzel and hope a prospect pans out so they can say they didn’t buy the team. Complete and utter tomfoolery.
Lol! Correa will not be a Yankee. Real yankee fans would rather pay judge than Correa.
Ok cool we got Arias but still, get Correa @Yankees
The Internet does Internet things
The transfer of Correa to the Yankees is going to bring about a tidal wave of memes and references if and when completed. But even before the discussions begin, the internet had its own two cents to add. Some spoke about ownership and their potential reaction to the financials being discussed.
When Hal Steinbrenner finds out Cashman has gone rogue and is close to signing Correa to a 10 year 350 million dollar deal. #Yankees
Others chose to take the opportunity to speak about their pre-game routine, should the front office not be in keeping with their asks of the Yankees.
Look, if Boston signs Correa I might legitimately kms
Fans even made most of the pop culture craze going around. With the web-slinger’s recent release, Spiderman: No Way Home released in theaters, fans put together an interesting clip. Spoiler alert for those that haven’t seen the movie yet though.
Carlos Beltran Carlos Correa and Gerrit Cole reuniting on the Yankees this season
And because LeBron’s decision was publicly so well received (yes, sarcasm), some fans even went as far as suggesting Correa could appear on the Joe Rogan podcast to make his announcement.
Carlos Correa to potentially announce signing on the Joe Rogan Podcast. “Joe and Carlos have gotten close to each other through the MMA world so this makes sense,” a source close to Correa said. “It’ll be bigger than LeBron’s decision. Not even the Yankees will know until then.”
The nature of the transfer is such that it will likely capture the imaginations of players and fans across the league. But what’s also important is that when Correa does sign for a team and the transfer saga seems to be at a close, we can all sit back and enjoy watching Twitter explode.