They were right to trade shortstop Carlos Correa.
Just as they were right to take a major risk when they signed him.
The Twins first signed Correa before the 2022 season to a three-year deal worth $105 million, with Correa having the right to opt out after the first or second year.
That was an unusual move for a team that has been cautious at best in the free-agent market.
The Twins were rewarded for their aggression when Correa played like a star in 2022, posting an .834 OPS while fielding at a Gold Glove level.
At the end of the season, he chose to opt out of the deal and said: “When I go to the mall, and I go to the Dior store, when I want something, I get it. I ask how much it costs, and I buy it. If you really want something, you just go get it. I’m the product here. If they want my product, they’ve just got to come get it.”
