Report: Former Houston Astros Star Correa Has a New Suitor
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Well it seems like we are back to square one with former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and his quest for a new home in free agency. After having his original deal with the San Francisco Giants fall through due to questionable medical findings surrounding his right leg, he cut a deal with the New York Mets.
However, that same issue that gave the Giants pause in doling out a megadeal is now giving the Mets and owner Steve Cohen second thoughts as well. The deal has been hanging in limbo for weeks now with both sides trying to negotiate a fair deal.
Team Boras, the agent who represents Correa, is reportedly seeking a deal that begins with $300 million. New York is wanting to work in some incentives that are likely linked to staying healthy, rather than issuing a blank check.
As the two sides are having issues arriving at a compromise, as if on cue, a new report by the New York Post's Jon Heyman, a long-time Boras mouthpiece, claims that the Boras camp has been in contact with "at least one other team" regarding Correa.
Whether it's true or merely a ploy by Team Boras to drum up leverage, this saga regarding Correa and any potential new team is becoming more intriguing by the day.
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