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The former shortstop of the Houston Astros, Carlos Correa, gave an unexpected shout out to his career on Tuesday night and hired super agent Scott Boras to close a deal after the lockout.
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the side of Correa he wasn’t getting that contract done before the lockout, and rumors that those demands fell during the work stoppage didn’t do him much favors.
With Corey Seager signing with the Texas Rangers for 10 years and $325 million, Correa he wants a more meaningful deal in part because he’s the best player at that position overall. Correa needs to reset the free agent market to justify not re-signing with Houston, and all the years of work that went into making him the best shortstop available.
So what kind of contract is Correa looking for now that he has Boras on his side?
According to the journalist Jon Heyman, Correa he began the offseason demanding a contract in the range of $330 million to $350 million. That’s within reach now that you have Boras pulling the strings
But who can match such treatment?
Dodgers, for example, appear to have a significant advantage in contract negotiations. The Angels he’s willing to spend on top free-agent talent, as we’ve seen in years past. If they are interested in a player like Correa, they will sign you regardless of the price.
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Meanwhile, the Yankees they don’t want to pay more than $200 million for any player, let alone for Correa, according to reports. The puppies they prefer a shorter deal than the decade-long contract he’s seeking Correa, but may be willing to match your annual median value (AAV). The planets they’re a bit of an unknown, though as interest builds, maybe your offering will too.
With Boras, anything can happen that is always within expectations. A lot of teams could use a star shortstop, and with a new Collective Labor Agreement (CBA), signed in the near future, maybe the money will also flow in a kind of second free agency.