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Carlos Correa Sweepstakes: The Mets' Coup is the Giants' Disaster

The coveted free agent was three hours from becoming a San Francisco Giant. Instead, Correa hopped on a plane to New York and struck a 12-year, $315 million megadeal with the Mets, pending a physical exam, stunning the baseball world and adding ballast to New York’s heavy free agency haul. Why the sudden about-face? Correa’s agent Scott Boras wasted no time in finding a wealthy suitor after the Giants hesitated. Here’s more on the agreement that’s creating a stir across the league.

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Carlos Correa Sweepstakes: The Mets' Coup is the Giants' Disaster
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    Why the Giants paused, Correa's expected position switch and more

    Boras: Giants wouldn't seal Correa deal, so he called Mets

    Boras: Giants wouldn't seal Correa deal, so he called Mets

    NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Correa was in the St. Regis San Francisco with his parents, brother and in-laws, ready to head to Oracle Park for his introductory news conference. That’s when agent Scott Boras asked the prized player to meet him in room 1212. Farhan Zaidi, the Giants’ president of baseball …

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