<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/twins-news-carlos-correa-trade-rumors-shut-down-by-scott-boras');   ga('set', 'title', 'Carlos Correa trade rumors get shut down by Scott Boras');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/0-Carlos-Correa-trade-rumors-get-shut-down-by-Scott-Boras-0.jpg"></figure><h1>Carlos Correa trade rumors get shut down by Scott Boras</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-12T08:33:20-08:00">December 12th, 8:33am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-12T08:33:20-08:00">December 12th, 8:33am</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Twins</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Speculation surrounding <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-twins-president-on-carlos-correa-stance-amid-trade-rumors">Carlos Correa’s potential trade from the Minnesota Twins</a> gained traction during the Winter Meetings. Still, the team and Correa’s agent, Scott Boras, firmly dismissed the rumors. While the Twins have been open to trade discussions involving other players, <a href="https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-carlos-correa-trade-speculation-scott-boras/601193954" rel="noopener">there is no indication</a> that the star shortstop is being shopped.</p><p>“The last time I talked to him, he told me the fishing was good,” Boras quipped on Wednesday when asked about Correa’s satisfaction with the Twins. “So, yeah, he’s happy there.”</p><p>Correa, who is set to earn $36 million next season, also holds a no-trade clause, giving him significant control over his future. The Twins’ front office has emphasized that inquiries about their top players, including Correa, are standard due diligence rather than active efforts to move them.</p><p>Team officials have been clear about their stance on Correa amid rumors stemming from the team’s payroll constraints. President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey reiterated that it would take a “high bar” even to consider trading Correa or any of the Twins’ core players, including Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton.</p><h2><b>The Twins will hold on to Carlos Correa despite rumors</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Carlos-Correa.jpg"><figcaption>Matt Blewett-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>“We’re always open to creative ideas, but players like Correa are critical to our plans moving forward,” Falvey said.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-astros-want-seiya-suzuki-isaac-paredes-potential-kyle-tucker-trade-with-cubs">The trade market has been heating up following major free-agent signings</a>, with teams like the White Sox and Guardians opting for significant trades. However, the Twins have yet to show interest in joining that trend regarding their franchise cornerstone.</p><p>While the Twins face financial challenges, they are exploring other ways to manage their payroll. Chris Paddack, a starting pitcher owed $7.5 million next season, is considered a potential trade candidate due to his injury history and pending free agency in 2025. The rising cost of starting pitching on the free-agent market could increase his appeal to other teams.</p><p>Christian Vázquez, who is set to earn $10 million in the final year of his contract, could also be moved if the Twins find suitable backup options for Ryan Jeffers, who is expected to take on a larger share of catching duties. For now, Carlos Correa remains central to the Twins’ strategy, both on and off the field. Coming off a productive season and viewed as a leader in the clubhouse, Correa’s role is crucial as the team looks to remain competitive in the AL Central.</p><p>With Boras confirming Correa’s contentment and the Twins maintaining a high bar for any trade discussions, fans can rest assured that the shortstop will likely remain in Minnesota for the foreseeable future. As Falvey put it, “Our focus is on building around players like Carlos, not trading them.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Carlos Correa trade rumors get shut down by Scott Boras

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/twins-news-twins-president-on-carlos-correa-stance-amid-trade-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Twins president vocal on Carlos Correa stance amid trade rumors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Twins-news-Minnesota-president-vocal-on-Carlos-Correa-stance-amid-trade-rumors.jpg"></figure><h1>Twins president vocal on Carlos Correa stance amid trade rumors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-10T02:20:04-08:00">December 10th, 2:20am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-10T02:20:04-08:00">December 10th, 2:20am</time><address><a>Nathan Yasis</a>Nathan Yasis is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, specializing in the NBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Twins</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/largest-contracts-mlb-history-after-juan-soto-765-million-deal">Juan Soto off the market</a>, teams that missed out on him may turn their attention to exploring a trade for Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins. Despite the Twins’ financial constraints, President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated on Monday that while he’s open to hearing trade proposals, he’s not looking to offload Correa’s salary without significant value in return.</p><p>“When (Correa) was on the field, he was one of the best players in the game,” said the Twins president. “Ultimately, he didn’t play as many games as we would have liked because he was dealing with the plantar fasciitis. That was unfortunate. But when he played, he was really good for us. He’s a leader. He’s a key member of the clubhouse. Obviously, you expect teams to call on players like that, especially with where we are and some of the conversations we’re having with other clubs. But we want to win, so a high bar is set.”</p><p>Following a disappointing end to last season and the Twins’ announcement that a sale would be considered, Falvey and Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll anticipated receiving trade inquiries, particularly about high-profile players like Carlos Correa.</p><h2><b>The Minnesota Twins are focused on winning</b></h2><p>While they are open to listening to offers, Falvey and Zoll remain focused on strengthening the team with the goal of winning, not selling off key assets.</p><p>The star shortstop’s performance played a significant role in the Twins’ fluctuating season. He earned his first All-Star selection since 2021, his final year with the Astros.</p><p>However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-carlos-correas-frustrated-stance-on-lingering-foot-injury">plantar fasciitis in his right foot halted Correa</a> season after the All-Star break, stalling the team’s momentum. By the time <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-carlos-correa-sets-sights-on-injury-return-but-theres-a-catch">Correa returned in mid-September</a>, Minnesota was battling to maintain a Wild Card spot, eventually falling short to division rival Detroit.</p><p>Correa’s struggles with plantar fasciitis continued in 2024, marking his second consecutive season dealing with the condition—this time affecting his right foot, after battling a similar issue with his left foot at the end of the 2023 campaign.</p><p>Along with other injury setbacks in recent years, the frustration was evident. However, the Twins remain focused on one key point: When Correa is healthy, he excels. Even after missing two months, he posted an impressive .960 OPS in September, showcasing his ability to thrive when on the field.</p><p>Considering the Twins’ financial constraints, it’s only expected that teams with larger budgets might consider pursuing Correa, who could provide a major boost to a title-contending roster. Last season, Correa posted a .310/.388/.517 batting line, with 14 home runs and 54 RBIs in 367 plate appearances, showcasing his ability to be a difference-maker when healthy.</p><h2><b>Trading Carlos Correa will be a net loss for the Twins</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Twins-Carlos-Correa-on-the-field.jpg"><figcaption>Matt Blewett-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Correa is scheduled to earn $36 million this season and is owed $128 million over the next four years. Moving his contract could free up space for the Twins to make more moves, either through signings or trades, to strengthen their roster.</p><p>However, trading Correa would also mean losing their best player, and his value would be extremely difficult to replace, regardless of how much financial flexibility Falvey and the Twins gain.</p><p>The Twins have an abundance of young infield talent, including Royce Lewis, Brooks Lee, and Edouard Julien, but Correa remains the superior option at shortstop.</p><p>It’s more likely that Falvey and Zoll will trade one of those young infielders, possibly alongside a young starter like Simeon Woods Richardson, David Festa, or Zebby Matthews, to acquire a more seasoned player who can help improve the team in 2025.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Twins president vocal on Carlos Correa stance amid trade rumors

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He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Mets nearly put the Philadelphia Phillies on the verge of elimination from World Series contention on Sunday. New York third baseman Mark Vientos came up with a huge performance in Game 2 of this National League Division series, as he went 3-for-4 with two home runs. His second home run erased a two-run Mets deficit and tied the game up at 6-6.</p><p>Although the Phillies managed to escape by the skin of their teeth <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/phillies-news-bryce-harper-perfect-rocky-game-2-win-mets">with a 7-6 victory</a> thanks to a walk-off RBI single from Nick Castellanos, Vientos still put himself in an extremely exclusive statistical club. With 10 total bases in Game 2, Vientos <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/mark-vientos-hits-2-home-runs-in-mets-nlds-game-2-loss" rel="noopener">became just the third player</a> in MLB history to have at least that many bases in a playoff game while being 24 years and 300 days old or younger, per Jessica Camerato of MLB.com.</p><p><i>“Vientos went 3-for-4 with one double, two homers, two runs scored, four RBIs, one walk and one strikeout in Game 2. He tallied 10 total bases, becoming the third-youngest player to record 10-plus total bases in a postseason game. At 24 years and 300 days, Vientos is older than only Carlos Correa (21 years and 20 days, Game 4 of the 2015 ALDS) and Manny Ramirez (23 years and 134 days, Game 2 of the 1995 ALCS).”</i></p><h2><b>Mets’ Mark Vientos is grabbing attention with strong performance in 2024 MLB playoffs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/New-York-Mets-third-base-Mark-Vientos-27-reacts-after-hitting-a-two-run-home-run.jpg"><figcaption>Kyle Ross-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Vientos has been turning lots of heads with his excellent play since the start of the 2024 MLB postseason. He had a solid 2024 regular season where he hit .266/.322/.516 and recorded 27 home runs and 71 RBIs to go with a 135 OPS+. He’s been way hotter in the playoffs thus far, as he’s batting .400/.429/.750 with two home runs and seven RBIs in five playoff games.</p><p>“Enough can’t be said about Vientos,” Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo said of his teammate after Game 2’s loss to Philly. “He is really blossoming into a heck of a player, and [he] is a force with his power and someone that you always have to worry about. Just so proud of him. I thought that was a huge moment, both of those home runs. They were spectacular.”</p><p>Vientos and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/phillies-news-bryce-harper-shares-hostile-game-3-expectation-vs-mets">Mets will take their turn as hosts</a> in this series against the Phillies on Tuesday, as the action shifts to Citi Field.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mets’ Mark Vientos joins Carlos Correa, Manny Ramirez in MLB history with Game 2 feat

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/twins-news-carlos-correa-breakdown-late-season-collapse-wont-make-fans-happy');   ga('set', 'title', 'Carlos Correa’s breakdown of Twins’ late-season collapse won’t make fans happy');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Twins-news-Carlos-Correaa-breakdown-of-Minnesotas-late-season-collapse-wont-make-fans-happy.jpg"></figure><h1>Carlos Correa’s breakdown of Twins’ late-season collapse won’t make fans happy</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-28T12:19:14-07:00">September 28th, 12:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-28T12:26:58-07:00">September 28th, 12:26pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Minnesota Twins were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. The Twins entered the game needing to close out the regular season with a sweep of the Orioles in their three-game home series. The team also needed help from the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals in order to clinch an AL Wild Card berth. Unfortunately, Minnesota couldn’t keep their postseason hopes alive, falling to Baltimore 7-2 in the opening game of the series.</p><p>Veteran shortstop <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-carlos-correa-poison-comment-rocco-baldelli">Carlos Correa had been vocal about the Twins’</a> late-season collapse, seemingly taking a shot at his teammates and manager Rocco Baldelli with comments criticizing the team’s preparation and lack of urgency.</p><p>Following Friday’s playoff elimination, Correa offered his take on why the Twins missed out on the postseason for the third time in the last four years. “Everybody <a href="https://x.com/dohyoungpark/status/1839891244983394410" rel="noopener">runs out of gas</a> at the end of the year. The season is damn long. The guys that stay resilient and the guys that stay strong mentally are the guys that succeed. We did not do any of those things. Being tired is an excuse that’s not valid at this point,” the three-time All-Star said, via MLB.com’s Do-Hyoung Park on X.</p><p>Correa put together a solid season for the Twins in limited time. He has 20 doubles, 14 home runs, 54 RBI and 55 run scored with a .905 OPS, an OPS+ of 152 and 3.8 bWAR for Minnesota. The problem is the 29-year-old former Gold Glove winner only played 86 games for the Twins this season.</p><h2><b>Carlos Correa speaks out about Twins’ disappointing season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Carlos-Correa.jpg"><figcaption>Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The 10-year veteran suffered through an injury-plagued year in Minnesota. He <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-carlos-correa-dealt-crushing-injury-update-hot-start-2024-campaign">landed on the 10-day injured list in mid April</a>, missing 16 games with a right oblique strain. Correa was able to return by the end of the month and played well until he was again knocked out of the Twins lineup, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-carlos-correa-lands-on-il-after-all-star-break">hitting the IL with plantar fasciitis.</a> The injury cost him 53 games during a crucial two-month stretch of the season from mid July to mid September.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-minnesota-gets-crucial-carlos-correa-boost-before-playoffs">Correa was able to return to Minnesota’s lineup</a> in time for a playoff push on September 14. He performed well for the team, slashing .325/.460/.500 in the 11-game stretch from his return through Friday’s loss to the Orioles. But his presence was not enough to save the Twins’ season.</p><p>Minnesota looked like a lock to clinch a Wild Card berth as recently as August. However, the team could only muster a 28-36 record since returning from the All-Star break. Meanwhile, their AL Central rivals the Detroit Tigers surprised the baseball world, catching fire in the second half of the season. The Tigers went 39-24 since the Midsummer Classic, the third best record in MLB in that stretch.</p><p>Despite selling at the deadline, dealing starter <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-los-angeles-jack-flaherty-tigers-trade">Jack Flaherty to the Los Angeles Dodgers</a>, the Tigers held onto <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-shares-big-goal-amid-cy-young-caliber-campaign-win-vs-yankees">AL Cy Young contender Tarik Skubal</a>. The team stunningly surpassed the Twins and clinched a playoff berth. They currently hold the second AL Wild Card spot.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Carlos Correa’s breakdown of Twins’ late-season collapse won’t make fans happy

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He has two degrees from Quinnipiac University, including a master's in sports journalism. Outside of ClutchPoints, Meyers does play-by-play broadcasting for various colleges in the northeast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the 2024 MLB regular season winds down, disappointment mounts in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse. The Twins were among the better teams in the league entering the All-Star break but struggled to find their footing in the second half.</p><p>It looks like it will cost them a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-fatal-flaw-prevent-mlb-playoffs">trip to the postseason</a> and maybe even manager Rocco Baldelli’s job.</p><p>The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal thinks Baldelli is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5795167/2024/09/26/mlb-managers-hot-seat-aaron-boone-dave-roberts/" rel="noopener">safe this offseason</a>, but there are indications Minnesota needs more from their skipper in 2025. His laid-back approach hasn’t meshed well with a young crop of players and has frustrated veterans.</p><p>Shortstop Carlos Correa – whose multiple stints <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-minnesota-gets-crucial-carlos-correa-boost-before-playoffs">on the injured list</a> factored into Minnesota’s downfall – said he’d like to see more <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5791980/2024/09/25/twins-loss-marlins-hitters-bailey-ober/" rel="noopener">urgency from players</a> in their pregame preparation.</p><p>“Some guys take it as poison and some guys take it as fuel,” Correa said, per The Athletic. “The guys who take it as fuel are the ones that always come out on top and have a beautiful career and stay in the game for a long time. We have a lot of young guys and a lot of people try to help them, but at the end of the day, everybody has to figure it out on their own.”</p><p>Correa didn’t take a particular shot at anyone, but he seems to insinuate that giving players too much leeway could lead to them not preparing as well. It falls on the players to execute and find a way, but Baldelli’s managerial style isn’t leading to players trying their best to adjust, at least according to the Twins’ best player.</p><h2><b>Twins missing playoffs would be shocking</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rocco-Baldelli-Twins-manager.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Twins weren’t expected to be definite World Series contenders this year but many tabbed them as the favorite in the AL Central. Minnesota dug itself into a hole with a slow start to the season but surged back into contention with a 12-game winning streak at the end of April.</p><p>The Twins were a half-game back of first place in the division on May 13. That was the last time they were within a game at the top of the division.</p><p>Still, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/guardians-news-stephen-vogt-andres-gimenez-mlb-playoffs-twins">Twins looked poised for a playoff berth</a> in August. They were 70-53 on Aug. 17 and occupied one of the three wild-card slots in the American League.</p><p>Minnesota is 12-23 since and needs help, on top of doing its job, to sneak into the playoffs.</p><p>Entering Thursday, the Twins trail divisional foes the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals by two games in the AL Wild Card standings. Detroit and Kansas City are tied for the second spot. Both teams would make the playoffs if the season ended today.</p><p>Luckily for the Twins, it doesn’t. There’s little chance <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-playoff-hopes-matt-wallner-injury">Minnesota can salvage their season</a> though with four games remaining. The Twins own the tiebreaker over the Tigers and Royals which could come into play. Minnesota has to catch one or both to keep that scenario in play.</p><p>Regardless, it appears the Twins need a new approach to avoid a similar collapse next season. Whether that means a new voice as manager remains to be seen, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-rocco-baldelli-rally-cry-despite-worrying-injury-pile-up">Rocco Baldelli can help his case</a> in a big way by lighting a fire under his team for the season’s final series.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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BA	HR	RBI	OPS	SB
.263	1	6	0.678	0

2024 SEASON STATS
BA	HR	RBI	OPS	SB
.263	1	6	0.678	0

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