Carlos Correa ‘Was Surprised & On An Emotional Roller Coaster’ Post Mets & Giants Deals Fell Through
On Wednesday, the Twins approved Carlos Correa’s medicals, and he also approved a guaranteed six-year contract to rejoin the team. According to insiders who spoke to ESPN, the six-year contract is worth $200 million, but if he can stay on the field, the value may rise to $270 million over ten seasons.
A months-long story that featured the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets refusing to sign long-term contracts with Carlos Correa due to reservations about a 2014 operation on his lower right leg came to an end with the signing of the Twins’ contract.
Carlos Correa to the Twins is done. Physical passed. Deal official.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 11, 2023
Carlos Correa ‘Was A Surprised & On An Emotional Roller Coaster’ Post Mets & Giants Deals Fell Through
At a news conference held at Target Field to announce his agreement to remain in Minnesota, Correa outlined the crucial step in his free-agent process.
“One thing I learned through the whole process is doctors have differences of opinions,’’ said Correa, who had deals nullified by doctors from both the Mets and Giants and then took a smaller deal from Minnesota than the 10-year, $285 million deal they offered earlier in the offseason.
Carlos Correa on what he would tell fans who feel like Minnesota was his third pick: "All that matters is what I do from this moment forward. … Me and my family are going to be very dedicated to this city." pic.twitter.com/ccrfSu0RlK
— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) January 11, 2023
“I had a lot of doctors tell me I was fine,’’ Correa said. “And I had some doctors say [the ankle] wasn’t so fine.”
The Mets issued a succinct statement after Correa’s agreement with the Twins was made official, detailing their unsuccessful pursuit of the 28-year-old.
The Mets released a statement saying, “We were unable to reach an agreement.” We send Carlos our warmest wishes.
Beyond that, the Mets opted not to comment.
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The news that the Giants and Mets were withdrawing their offers due to the ankle was “a bit shocking,” and Correa recognised that his free-agent process had not gone as expected, calling the experience “an emotional roller coaster.”
“It was not what we expected going into the offseason,’’ Correa said. “Going into the physicals, there were no concerns on my part. My body feels great. I played throughout the season and never felt better. So yeah, it was surprising.”
Carlos Correa likes the @Twins new threads. pic.twitter.com/a1ZPwyl2ep
— MLB (@MLB) January 12, 2023
Due to Correa’s 2014 ankle injury, which required the insertion of plates in his leg, the Giants decided against going through with the transaction.
The Mets and Cohen then agreed to a 12-year, $315 million contract, but it was also unsuccessful due to the ankle problem.
“It was shocking to me,’’ Correa said. “Since the surgery, I’ve never missed a game [because of the ankle] … the ankle never hurt either.
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