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Carlos Correa Comes to Terms With Twins, Leaving the Mets Behind

On Dec. 21, the shortstop agreed to a $315 million contract with the Mets. Twenty days later, he agreed to a $200 million deal with Minnesota. What happened?

Carlos Correa agreed to terms on a $315 million contract with the Mets on Dec. 21. He is still technically a free agent even though he has agreed to new terms with Minnesota.Credit...Julio Cortez/Associated Press

On Dec. 21, the Mets were declared by many as the winners of the off-season after they agreed to terms with Carlos Correa, one of the top infielders in baseball, on a 12-year, $315 million contract.