MLB execs think Yanks are favorites to sign Carlos Correa

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MLB execs think Yankees are favorites to sign Carlos Correa

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jason Burgos | Last updated 11/30/22

Among a dozen executives and league insiders, the New York Yankees are a popular choice to secure the services of two-time All-Star Carlos Correa in MLB free agency.

Outside of a bad final month of the season, the Yankees had a great year in 2022. They won the American League East again, and they reached the AL Championship Series. However, coming up short in the postseason once again to the Houston Astros is a clear sign the team is still a piece or two away from getting the franchise’s 28th championship.

The biggest story for the Yanks this offseason is making sure they re-sign homegrown superstar Aaron Judge. He is the biggest talent on the market, and they will need to compete with several powerhouse organizations to sign the AL MVP to what will likely be a historic contract.

However, while they work to bring back Judge, they have been linked to several other notable MLB free agents, including AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander and Japanese ace Kodai Senga. One player they haven’t been connected with much this offseason is Correa. However, insiders around the league believe that could change soon.

New York Yankees and Twins top choices to sign Carlos Correa in MLB free agency

On Tuesday, ESPN ran a piece with insights from a dozen MLB executives and insiders on top targets for this offseason.

Despite not a lot of talk connecting the team and player, four of the 12 execs and insiders who took part in the story picked the Yankees as the organization that will sign Correa.

They were followed by the Minnesota Twins — who signed Correa last winter to a multi-year deal with opt-outs — and San Francisco Giants with three votes a piece. The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox each received a vote.

The chances the Yankees sign Correa only increase if they can’t re-sign Judge. However, he still might be a top option with Judge back on the roster in 2023. The Yankees also have a pair of high-level shortstop prospects in the system they hope to have on the big league roster next season.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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