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Former Cubs Target Carlos Correa Finally Finds a Home With the Twins

Carlos Correa, a Chicago Cubs target earlier this winter, has finally ended his saga of trying to find a home for the foreseeable future as he lands back with the Minnesota Twins.

Kade Kistner

Former Cubs Target Carlos Correa Finally Finds a Home With the Twins
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Former Chicago Cubs shortstop target Carlos Correa has finally found a home. It's not a new one though. He is reportedly returning to the Minnesota Twins on a six-year, $200 million deal that can be worth up to $270 million if certain wickets are met.

It also includes a full no-trade clause.

This saga that Correa has embroiled himself in has finally come to a close. After two $300 million-plus deals fell through with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets, Correa is likely happy to find himself in a stable situation.

His right ankle, which has been surgically repaired, gave both the Giants and Mets pause on deals that would span well into his late 30's. This six-year deal provides some protection for the Twins, but also pays Correa what he is worth in terms of AAV, but also has the opportunity to make more money if he stays healthy.

This was the type of deal that was going to be required all along due to his two medical physicals that raised concerns with his ankle. The Twins come out the victor in this case.

It also highlights why Chicago was smart to avoid this one and act on Swanson when they did. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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