Twins, Scott Boras Working Hard to Slow Rising Tide of Carlos Correa Trade Rumors
The Minnesota Twins are going to trade Carlos Correa. Or, maybe the Minnesota Twins aren’t going to trade Carlos Correa. Other teams have come calling, we know that much. What we don’t know is how aggressive Minnesota is acting, and what the positioning of each involved party is.
Scott Boras certainly isn’t hearing anything about his client wanting to move. Correa has a full no-trade clause, and the superstar shortstop appears content to stay put.
Squashing the Minnesota Twins Carlos Correa trade rumors
Juan Soto was always going to be the prize of this offseason. For teams willing to pay $700 million though, the runner-ups are likely willing to pay the remaining four years of Carlos Correa’s six year, $200 million deal. The Yankees were immediately connected. Now the Red Sox have been too.
Correa’s agent, who worked to secure him three separate deals after a pair fell through, said the the shortstop likes Minnesota.
“The last time I talked to him, he told me the fishing was good. So, yeah, he’s happy there.”
Scott Boras on Correa staying put (Star Tribune)
Any motivation for Correa to waive his no trade clause would come on the premise of Minnesota failing to compete. Derek Falvey has his hands tied financially, but that’s not the fault of Correa. It’s also certainly not the priority of a mega agent interested in keeping his client happy.
I love watching Carlos Correa play shortstop for the #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/Y6GIRwhqwj
— Ted (@tlschwerz) April 13, 2024
Although he dealt with injury last season, he still posted a 152 OPS+ in 86 games. His .310 average was just shy (.315) of a career-high. His 4.3 fWAR led the team. The defensive ability at shortstop is virtually unmatched.
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If Correa wants to remain with the Twins, and wants Boras to make it known, then he has done his part.
Who’s to believe when it comes to the Twins Correa?
That question is relatively straightforward. Boras hasn’t suggested Correa wants to be traded, and Correa himself has said as much as well. Derek Falvey and Rocco Baldelli don’t want to lose his talent, but the head of the front office also sees it as a path to reallocate funds.
“He’s a key member of the clubhouse. Obviously, you expect teams to call on players like that, especially with where we are and some of the conversations we’re having with other clubs. But we want to win, so a high bar is set.”
Derek Falvey on trading Carlos Correa (The Athletic)
Falvey hasn’t taken his best player off the table. That is enough to continue encouraging other franchises the opportunity to bring their best offer. On the flip side, Baldelli is not interested.
I'll never get tired of watching Carlos Correa play defense…#MNTwins pic.twitter.com/tyvJid9YdD
— Dustin Morse (@morsecode) May 22, 2024
“When you take a guy away who’s one of the top players in the game… you’re really going to be left searching and looking to figure things out… He was exceptional last year. He did it on both sides of the ball. He does it after the game, before the game. He sets a tone… I think he still has all of the qualities that you would look for in a very good shortstop.”
Rocco Baldelli on Carlos Correa (The Athletic)
There’s no denying that having Carlos Correa on the team, and on the field, makes Baldelli’s job easier. If the Twins are trying to win baseball games, then there’s no reason to remove a talent like that. A self-imposed payroll limitation means adding players around him is more difficult.
It’s not a shock that Falvey would want to see what other options can be presented for his best and most expensive player. That inherently raises the possibility of a trade coming to fruition. Ultimately though, there’s no expectation for a return that makes sense.
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Derek Falvey wants you to call him with an outlandish offer. Rocco Baldelli wants to write his star’s name into the lineup. Scott Boras and Carlos Correa don’t need to keep watching it play out.
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