Too Little Too Late? New York Yankees Were More Interested In Corey Seager Than Carlos Correa Before MLB Lockout
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Aug 4, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
The 2022 off-season is the tale of contrasting quantities. While signings are waiting to happen, the lockout prevents those from happening. And with superstar shortstop Carlos Correa a free agent too, this could not get any more suspenseful. The Bronx Bombers’ roster seems to be set for an upgrade in 2o22; free agent Correa could well be part of the project in New York.
Correa has done the best he can to set himself up for a mega-deal come to his free agency. Showcasing monster defensive stats; Correa has been a solid contributor from home plate too. The Houston Astros, his current team, will be eager to get him to stay in the Minute Maid Park, but with his growing financial ambitions; it seems only a few teams in the league will be able to fulfill the shortstop’s expectations.
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Carlos Correa close to becoming a New York Yankee?
The New York Yankees were one of the 2 frontrunners to get the shortstop to their ballpark before the lockout. With no natural shortstops currently on their roster and their most exciting prospects still a few years away from the major leagues, the Yankees could well see Correa as a natural fit. Reportedly, there were also some inquisitions made before the lockout.
Yankees called on Carlos Correa before the lockout. Likelihood is unclear since it seemed like Seager was higher on wish list, and Correa was seeking even more $ than Seager got ($330M to $325M). Other potential fits: ATL, Cubs, LAD, LAA, HOU, TOR, DET, SF, STL, BOS
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 25, 2022
However, with the financial situation working itself out a bit more clearly over the lockout, the Yankees’ interest may be softening.
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Reportedly, while they were in the market for a shortstop, their preferred signing would likely have been Corey Seager. The young shortstop signed on a bumper $325 million contract with the Texas Rangers before the lockout and set the market alight. The free-agent shortstops that now remain will likely be looking for a contract in the region established by Seager.
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Specifically, after the pairing with super-agent Scott Boras, it seems unlikely that Correa is going to look at a contract worth less than that of Seager. However, with the lockout still in force, it all only remains speculation. MLB insiders, however, have reported that there is a laundry list of teams still interested in going after Correa.
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And with teams like the Chicago Cubs and the LA Dodgers in hot pursuit, the story certainly continues to develop. But where do you think Carlos Correa will end up this off-season? Will the Yankees get him after all?
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