It seems as if this Carlos Correa saga will never end. The New York Mets reportedly are growing “very frustrated” with the ongoing Correa negotiations and are considering an exit from the sweepstakes.
SportsNet New York’s Andy Martino reported Friday that both sides believe there still is a “strong chance of reaching an agreement,” but the Mets now are seriously pondering walking away.
After his deal with the Giants fell through, the Mets agreed to sign Correa to a 12-year contract worth $315 million on Dec. 21st. However, much like the previous team, the Mets have raised concerns over an ankle injury that have complicated their 12-year contract.
While the two sides continue to have issues, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported Thursday that other teams have been in contact with the shortstop’s camp. That list the Minnesota Twins, who signed Correa to a three-year contract last offseason.
“[The Twins] are still involved in Correa, and they’ve got a shot here,” former MLB executive Jim Bowden said Friday on MLB Network Radio. “I think they are willing to do a little more of a risk on the medicals than either the Giants or Mets were in terms of years and dollars.
“I don’t think this is going to go on forever, but the Minnesota Twins are, yes, they back front and center in this Carlos Correa thing. … There is a possibility here that the Minnesota Twins come in and just pick out Correa right under the New York Mets’ noses.”
In the case of Correa, both sides would seem to have strong interest in completing the deal.
He just might still sign with the Mets, however, nothing is out of the question.
