https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/362/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-saved-the-twins-offseason-r13511/Despite what we experienced following the lockout prior to the 2022 Major League Baseball season, there is typically not a set window for free agents to sign. Although plenty are off the board at this point, it’s not as though the offseason was over for the Minnesota Twins. The problem is that t...13511Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/most-likely-trade-chips-2023/Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have done this before to Twins fans. Their offseason mantra is to show patience before making multiple moves closer to the start of spring training. Last year, the lockout impacted the organization's ability to make moves, but the Twins traded for Sonny Gray and sign...13501Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:24:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-press-conference-contract/“The whole process was crazy but the end game was great,” said Correa on his return. “I'm happy where I'm at right now and I'm excited that I finally get back to work. I know where I'm gonna be for a long time and I can help lead this group of young men to where we want to get from here.” “...13515Thu, 12 Jan 2023 01:20:30 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lets-road-trip-2023-houston-we-have-a-correa-may-29-31-r13512/At the end of May, Carlos leads us deep into the heart of his old home, the World Series Champions’ stompin’ grounds:  Houston, Texas.  It’s time to put the squeeze on the Astros!  Minute Maid Park.  Let’s begin… Minute Maid Park - 2022 attendance was 2,688,998 (ranked 2nd out of 15 AL team...13512Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-circumstances-dont-matter-when-it-comes-to-carlos-correa-r13514/  On more than one occasion this winter it appeared Carlos Correa was headed elsewhere. San Francisco, New York, etc. Both larger markets generally thought to be more desirable destinations offering more money, it’s easy to see how Correa was ready to sign onto both situations before fate b...13514Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-bargain-jerseys/When Correa turned down a 13-year contract with the Twins and subsequently signed deals with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets (which both fell through), retailers slashed Correa Twins apparel prices for t-shirts, jerseys, and merchandise. But suddenly, when the news broke at 11:23 a.m....13510Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-does-carlos-correas-signing-impact-the-twins-2023-opening-day-roster-r13507/Last season, the lockout forced MLB to allow teams to begin the year with 28-man rosters. The lockout forced a shortened spring training, and baseball was worried about an increased chance of player injuries. For 2023, teams must narrow their final roster to 26 players. Players listed below with...13507Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trade-prospect-shortstop-logjam-correa/Barring a dramatic third u-turn of the postseason, the Carlos Correa sweepstakes are over. Correa’s free agency played out much like a 2022 Vikings game, the Twins coming from behind to win a contest they had no right to. Fans can’t complain though, their team having linked the irresistibly cha...13509Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:21:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-twins-signing-ankle-injury-risk/  I doubt anyone needs a recap at this point, but to quickly summarize: Nearly a month ago, Carlos Correa reached agreement with San Francisco on a historic 13-year, $350 million contract that would have made him one of the highest-paid players ever. It was the culmination of a lengthy gamb...13508Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:58:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-acquire-rhp-aj-alexy-from-nationals-r13506/A.J. Alexy is every reliever; every reliever is A.J. Alexy. The 6’4” righty—once part of Texas' return for Yu Darvish, and a 40+ FV prospect, according to Fangraphs—has “long had premium arm strength and a plus-flashing breaking ball,” according to Eric Longenhagen. But command has proved to be...13506Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:52:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-does-carlos-correas-return-mean-for-the-2023-twins-r13502/On the surface, Carlos Correa’s return isn’t an addition. He played 136 games for the Twins in 2022, hitting .291/.366/.467 (140 OPS+) while producing 5.4 b-Wins Above Replacement. Correa lead the team in bWAR and OPS (.834), mostly thanks to a scalding September.  While “adding” a player o...13502Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:42:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-signing-contract-reaction/As reported this morning by Jeff Passan, the Minnesota Twins have officially agreed to terms with Carlos Correa. No, it’s not the $300+ million deal that the San Francisco Giants or New York Mets initially agreed to, but it is the largest contract this franchise has ever handed out to a free age...13505Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:53:00 +0000