While Carlos Correa handled the majority of the free-agency experience well, the first rejection from the Giants came as a shock. He spoke with DanHayesMLB about his three weeks in limbo. More:
or the MLB Players’ Association for a routine paperwork task to complete the Gallo deal, which briefly delayed his news conference.After hours of rampant speculation, word leaked about the ankle. Boras did his best to reassure interested parties there was no issue.
Though they hit a roadblock, early on it was expected that Boras and the Mets would still complete a deal. Meanwhile, Correa enjoyed Christmas with his family. Before free agency began, Boras was informed Minnesota ranked high among the teams for whom Correa wanted to play.With the window open again, Falvey contacted Boras at Christmas. They wanted to make sure Boras knew they had interest. But Falvey also wanted to check in on the welfare of a player they thought was special enough to offer the largest contract in franchise history.
“When it didn’t go through with the Mets, I just kind of texted him and told him I wanted him to be happy,” Buxton said. “I know it was tough. For me, it was just ‘Be happy.’ … I know how focused he is in that moment. A lot going on.” To secure Correa, Falvey knew he eventually would make a concession to add a guaranteed sixth year. Sensing the ordeal already dragged on too long, Falvey received approval from Twins owner Joe Pohlad on Jan. 8 to make a calculated move to speed up the process.
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