
Finding new MLB teams for soon-to-be free-agent shortstops: Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, more
New York TimesThis offseason’s free-agent class is expected to include four elite shortstops: Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts. Player Team Age Contract Francisco Lindor Mets Entering age-27 season 10 years, $341M Fernando Tatis Jr. Padres Entering age-22 season 14 years, $340M Corey Seager Rangers Entering age-28 season 10 years, $325M Wander Franco Rays Entering age-21 season 11 years, $187M Marcus Semien Rangers Entering age-31 season 7 years, $175M Javier Báez Tigers Entering age-29 season 6 years, $140M Trevor Story Red Sox Entering age-29 season 6 years, $140M Now, I’ll take a swing at where Correa, Turner, Bogaerts and Swanson could land this offseason if they don’t re-sign with their teams. Carlos Correa Best new team fit: Giants Early contract prediction: 10 years, $345 million Carlos Correa Age: 28 Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 Bats: R Throws: R WAR: 5.4 Career WAR: 39.5 Slash line:.291/.366/.467 2B: 24 HR: 22 RBI: 64 SB: 0 Correa was making $35.1 million per year with the Twins, and he was happy with the average annual value of his contract, but what he really wants is a long-term home. Xander Bogaerts Best new team fit: Mariners Early contract prediction: 7 years, $196 million Xander Bogaerts Age: 30 Height: 6-2 Weight: 218 Bats: R Throws: R WAR: 5.7 Career WAR: 34.8 Slash line:.307/.377/.456 2B: 38 HR: 15 RBI: 73 SB: 8 I’m surprised the Red Sox haven’t been able to extend Bogaerts, who has wanted to finish his career in Boston. Dansby Swanson Best new team fit: Red Sox Early contract prediction: 6 years, $154 million Dansby Swanson Age: 28 Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Bats: R Throws: R WAR: 5.7 Career WAR: 14.5 Slash line:.277/.329/.447 2B: 32 HR: 25 RBI: 96 SB: 18 A first-time All-Star this year, Swanson is coming off a career-best season for WAR and OPS+, and he will be paid accordingly.
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