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Why Would the Twins Pay Anyone but Carlos Correa?

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Why Would the Twins Pay Anyone but Carlos Correa?

The Minnesota Twins are interested in signing Carlos Correa. Correa is a star player who is looking for a long-term contract. The Texas Rangers signed Corey Seager to a ten-year, $325 million deal this winter. Francisco Lindor signed a 10- year, $341 million contract with the New York Mets. Trea Turner and Dansby Swanson will be available on the open market this offseason. Minnesota will offer Correr a contract in the upper-$200 million range.  

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