Carlos Correa and the Mets: A timeline

Dec 30, 2022

The Twins are reportedly back in “serious” contention to sign Correa, after the Mets have gone over three weeks without closing the deal
New York is “not necessarily out of the bidding” yet, and former Met Carlos Baerga - who has been reporting free agent news accurately all winter - believes the Mets and Correa are finalizing an agreement

January 9 - Athletic, MLB Network Radio (Phillips)

The Mets and Correa are getting closer to a deal as the two sides finish up the language. “It will get done.”
The offers from other teams for Correa were, “unsolicited,” and Correa still prefers to join the Mets regardless of outside interest

January 7 - Tyler Ward

At an event to promote the Willets Point development program, Mets owner and CEO Steve Cohen said he expects the negotiation with Carlos Correa to come to an end one way or another soon

The Mets have grown frustrated in their talks with Scott Boras, and are considering walking away entirely from the negotiation
Despite the frustration, the Mets still would still like to work through their issues in the negotiation
The Twins would still be interested in signing Correa, but believe their only shot at him is if his deal with the Mets falls apart

Scott Boras is in contact with at least one other team for Correa, including the Twins who originally offered a 10-year, $285 million contract for him to return to Minnesota
Many of the conversations and dialogue taking place between the Mets and Carlos Correa’s camp are between lawyers, but they are progressing towards a resolution
The two sides could finalize their revised contract by the end of the week
The basic terms of the deal - 12 years, $315 million - are unlikely to change much
The Mets are intent on reducing their risk in the deal which would include language that protects them against an injury to his surgically repaired leg/ankle, which could make a part of the $315 million less than fully guaranteed

January 4 - SNY

January 3 - Athletic , Links

The Mets are expected to work out a deal with SS/3B Carlos Correa, which could come together by the end of the week
New York is expected to continue to be active in the trade market once the Correa deal is renegotiated

January 2 - New York Post

Talks are expected to resume again between the Mets and Correa’s agent, Scott Boras, following a lull over the holidays
There is still a good chance both sides come to an agreement

The Giants are among the teams that have checked back in with Scott Boras on Correa, but they will not pivot back to a new deal even if the Mets fail to complete their deal with him

Mets owner and CEO Steve Cohen is upset with the leak about the team being concerned with Correa’s physical, and has made sure there’s only a small circle in the know about what’s currently happening
Other teams are being told that for now, it’s, “only a Mets game” with Correa. “I’d be surprised if he’s not [a Met],” one person said.
Both the Mets and Giants likely see post-traumatic arthritis in Correa’s ankle

There are no other teams currently involved in Correa’s free agency (MLB Hot Stove said on-air by Jon Morosi)
The deal is seen at 51-49 at getting done
The issue with Correa’s leg won’t necessarily impact him over the next 3-5 years, rather towards the second half of the contract
The injury/surgery on Correa’s leg is at risk of becoming arthritic with time
That Correa hasn’t had any problems at all with his surgically repaired leg/ligament - aside from minor impact last season - suggests his leg is holding up well

December 27 - SNY

The Mets and representatives for Correa were working again on Tuesday to come to a revised agreement, but no details on progress have been offered to the public at this time

December 26 - New York Post

Correa is committed to finalizing this deal with the Mets, although he isn’t open to restructuring the length and financial terms of the contract
It is unclear whether or not discussions have resumed following a break on Christmas
There is a, “55 percent” chance a deal will be completed between Correa and the Mets
The Mets were well aware of the findings from the Giants’ doctors after he took his physical with the Giants
Correa’s agent, Scott Boras, and the Mets could try to work language into the contract which would protect the club financially if Correa were to miss an extended period of time due to an injury specific to his fibula

December 25 - New York Post

The two sides are trying to work through the issues found on Correa’s medicals
The Mets and Correa’s camp remain optimistic a deal can be completed
The two sides were discussing the MRI results compared to the functionality of the joint along with Correa’s recent history of dependability
Other teams have checked in on Correa since his deal with the Mets hit a snag, but both sides are, “motivated” to work through the issues