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The New York Mets have become “very frustrated” with the impasse on Carlos Correa’s deal and are “now considering walking away” from the two-time All-Star as the shortstop’s saga continues.
- It’s been more than two weeks since Carlos Correa reached an agreement with the NY Mets
- Previously, he had reached an agreement with the SF Giants that later fell through.
- New York has reportedly grown frustrated with the inability to finalize the deal.
- Correa and Mets franchise are said to be working through contract language
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MLB free agent Carlos Correa appeared to be an inevitable member of the New York Mets, but contract talks may have reached breaking point.
Correa and the Queens franchise had reached a 12-year, $315 million deal more than two weeks ago, but the situation is becoming almost hopeless.
According to SNY Insider Andy Martino, the Mets have become “very frustrated” during negotiations, with the possibility of abandoning any plausible contract.
A team source quoted by SNY as saying that New York “is now considering pulling out entirely.” Although another source mentioned that despite the current difficulties, there is a “great possibility” that an agreement will be reached.
Carlos Correa underwent surgery in 2014 for a leg/ankle injury while still playing in the minors
The language of the contract is said to be currently the point of contention with the franchise reportedly concerned about Correa’s surgically repaired right leg.
Despite the initial belief that the contract numbers would be dramatically different, the nine-figure deal is unlikely to change much since the Mets are reportedly covering their ass with contractual language.
Correa suffered a nasty area injury while in Houston’s minor league system. He has caused difficulties for the star earlier this offseason, as San Francisco late backed out of a deal.
The former shortstop for the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins previously agreed to a 13-year, $350 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, who raised similar concerns about his fitness before calling off the deal entirely.
Mets owner Steve Cohen replaced the shortstop after a deal with the Giants fell through.
“They have a complete account of the player before doing anything to do with the offers,” said Correa’s agent, Scott Boras. ‘I got a long letter passed to me, and with that came a recommendation for a 10+ year contract.
“So that was what the Minnesota team doctor who was with him all year knew.”
Boras maintained that Correa’s 2014 surgery to repair a broken right tibia should not have been a problem. Dr. Kevin Varner, chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Houston Methodist Hospital, operated on Correa.
Correa could become a Met in the near future despite the organization’s current frustration
“He spoke and was available to talk about stability and functionality from what he felt,” Boras said. “The player has never, ever had any type of treatment, nothing to do with any of that since it happened when he was 19 years old.”
Mets owner Steve Cohen was quick to pounce after San Francisco folded, adding Correa.
The Puerto Rican has reportedly agreed to play third base along with well-established shortstop Francisco Lindor.